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Slenther Family History

Slenther 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: Senter, Leather, Genther, Lentner, Seither, Sether, Guenther, Sleeter

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Where is the Slenther family from?

You can see how Slenther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slenther family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Slenther families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Slenther family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Slenther's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Slenther families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Slenther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slenther 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Slenther. 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 47 military records available for the last name Slenther. For the veterans among your Slenther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slenther lifespan?

Average Slenther life expectancy in 1974 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slenther 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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