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Slemker Family History

Slemker 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: Slenker, Slemmer, Klemmer, Semler, Semper, Leiker, Flecker, Stemper

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Where is the Slemker family from?

You can see how Slemker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slemker family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Slemker family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Slemker's in USA. New York had the highest population of Slemker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slemker 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 16 census records available for the last name Slemker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slemker 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 Slemker. 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 3 military records available for the last name Slemker. For the veterans among your Slemker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slemker lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1991, in the United States, Slemker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Slemker in 1974 was 82, and 73 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Slemker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slemker 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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