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Sloniker Family History

Sloniker Surname Meaning

Variant of Slonaker 2 a surname of German origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sloniker family from?

You can see how Sloniker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sloniker family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sloniker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Sloniker family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Sloniker's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Sloniker families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sloniker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sloniker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sloniker. 30% of Sloniker men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sloniker women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Barber
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sloniker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sloniker 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Sloniker. 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 500 military records available for the last name Sloniker. For the veterans among your Sloniker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sloniker lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Sloniker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sloniker in 1955 was 47, and 78 in 2004.

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