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Slekes Family History

Slekes 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: Lees, Sykes, Stakes, Sliker, Leyes, Sieker, Spees, Skewes, Seres

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Where is the Slekes family from?

You can see how Slekes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slekes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Slekes family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Slekes's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Slekes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slekes 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 10 census records available for the last name Slekes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slekes 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Slekes. 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 7 military records available for the last name Slekes. For the veterans among your Slekes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slekes lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2004, in the United States, Slekes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Slekes in 1983 was 60, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slekes 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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