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Sluter Family History

Sluter 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: Sauter, Sluder, Luter, Souter, Suter, Slauter, Slater, Sliter

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Where is the Sluter family from?

You can see how Sluter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sluter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sluter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Sluter families living in Lancashire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Sluter's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sluter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sluter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sluter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sluter. 100% of Sluter women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sluter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sluter 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Sluter. 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 187 military records available for the last name Sluter. For the veterans among your Sluter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sluter lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Sluter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Sluter in 1950 was 47, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sluter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sluter 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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