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Slankard Family History

Slankard Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Slankard family from?

You can see how Slankard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slankard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Slankard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Slankard families living in Hampshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Slankard's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Slankard families in 1891.
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What did your Slankard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slankard. 40% of Slankard men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Slankard women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Slankard were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 33 immigration records available for the last name Slankard. 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 436 military records available for the last name Slankard. For the veterans among your Slankard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slankard lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Slankard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Slankard in 1955 was 48, and 67 in 2004.

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