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Slect Family History

Slect 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: Sleet, Slack, Fleck, Fleet, Sweet, Slott, Lech, Flett, Speck, Swett

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Where is the Slect family from?

You can see how Slect families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slect family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Slect family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Slect's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Slect families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slect 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 24 census records available for the last name Slect. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slect 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Slect. 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 65 military records available for the last name Slect. For the veterans among your Slect ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slect lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1976, in the United States, Slect life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Slect in 1966 was 73, and 76 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slect 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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