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Slakes Family History

Slakes Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Stakes, Flakes, Spakes, Slates, Blakes, Lakes, Blake, Sales, Lake

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Where is the Slakes family from?

You can see how Slakes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slakes family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Slakes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Slakes family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Slakes's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Slakes families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slakes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Slakes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slakes census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 23 immigration records available for the last name Slakes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 59 military records available for the last name Slakes. For the veterans among your Slakes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slakes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Slakes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Slakes in 1965 was 72, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slakes ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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