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Slettin Family History

Slettin 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: Sletten, Slotkin, Slatten, Slatkin, Setton, Bettin, Lattin, Slatton

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Where is the Slettin family from?

You can see how Slettin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slettin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Slettin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Slettin family living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Slettin's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Slettin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slettin 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 45 census records available for the last name Slettin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slettin 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Slettin. 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 4 military records available for the last name Slettin. For the veterans among your Slettin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slettin lifespan?

Average Slettin life expectancy in 1966 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slettin 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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