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Slenk Family History

Slenk 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: Klenk, Senk, Shenk, Lenk, Lenz, Plank, Schenk, Cleek, Shen, Klink

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Where is the Slenk family from?

You can see how Slenk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slenk family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Slenk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Slenk family living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Slenk's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Slenk families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slenk 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 Slenk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Slenk. 43% of Slenk men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Owner
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    29%

What Slenk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 583 census records available for the last name Slenk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slenk 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Slenk. 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 72 military records available for the last name Slenk. For the veterans among your Slenk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slenk lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Slenk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Slenk in 1944 was 29, and 58 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Slenk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slenk 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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