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Sleker Family History

Sleker 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: Sliker, Sieker, Slenker, Lever, Klever, Speer, Stoker, Kleber, Luker

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Where is the Sleker family from?

You can see how Sleker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sleker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sleker families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Sleker families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Sleker's in USA. California had the highest population of Sleker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sleker 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 Sleker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sleker. 100% of Sleker men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Sleker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Sleker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sleker 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Sleker. 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 27 military records available for the last name Sleker. For the veterans among your Sleker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sleker lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Sleker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sleker in 1979 was 71, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sleker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sleker 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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