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Slochter Family History

Slochter 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: Lichter, Plocher, Blocher, Stichter, Slotter, Locher, Shechter

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Where is the Slochter family from?

You can see how Slochter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slochter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Slochter family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Slochter's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Slochter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slochter 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 11 census records available for the last name Slochter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slochter 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Slochter. 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 5 military records available for the last name Slochter. For the veterans among your Slochter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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