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Slakter Family History

Slakter 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: Slauter, Slater, Slagter, Slatter, Slawter, Slayter, Plaster, Salter

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Where is the Slakter family from?

You can see how Slakter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slakter family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Slakter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Slakter families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Slakter's in USA. New York had the highest population of Slakter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slakter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Slakter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slakter. 50% of Slakter men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Slakter women worked as a Stenographer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Inspector
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Slakter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Slakter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slakter 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Slakter. 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 38 military records available for the last name Slakter. For the veterans among your Slakter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slakter lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Slakter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Slakter in 1962 was 39, and 102 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Slakter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slakter 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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