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Slenker Family History

Slenker Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schlenker.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Slenker family from?

You can see how Slenker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slenker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Slenker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Slenker families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 83% of all the recorded Slenker's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Slenker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slenker 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 Slenker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Slenker. 100% of Slenker 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 Slenker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Slenker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slenker 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Slenker. 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 373 military records available for the last name Slenker. For the veterans among your Slenker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slenker lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Slenker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Slenker in 1961 was 51, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Slenker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slenker 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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