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Slaak Family History

Slaak 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: Slack, Slazak, Shaak, Black, Clark, Plank, Sack, Saad, Saar, Salaam

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Where is the Slaak family from?

You can see how Slaak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slaak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Slaak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Slaak family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Slaak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Slaak families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slaak 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 Slaak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slaak 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Slaak. 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 2 military records available for the last name Slaak. For the veterans among your Slaak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slaak lifespan?

Average Slaak life expectancy in 1976 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slaak 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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