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Slensby Family History

Slensby 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: Stensby, Cleasby, Slingsby, Owensby, Selensky, Slansky, Soulsby, Sens

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Where is the Slensby family from?

You can see how Slensby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slensby family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Slensby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Slensby families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Slensby's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Slensby families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slensby 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 82 census records available for the last name Slensby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slensby 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Slensby. 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 17 military records available for the last name Slensby. For the veterans among your Slensby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slensby lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1997, in the United States, Slensby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Slensby in 1959 was 68, and 94 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Slensby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slensby 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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