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Slydell Family History

Slydell 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: Rydell, Sandell, Sundell, Sidell, Seidell, Spidell, Seydel, Lyell

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Where is the Slydell family from?

You can see how Slydell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slydell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Slydell families living in Louisiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Slydell's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Slydell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slydell 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 Slydell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Slydell. 100% of Slydell 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%

What Slydell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Slydell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slydell 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Slydell. 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 15 military records available for the last name Slydell. For the veterans among your Slydell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slydell lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Slydell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Slydell in 1974 was 29, and 38 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Slydell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slydell 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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