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Slenter Family History

Slenter 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: Senter, Sleeter, Slenker, Setter, Slinger, Lester, Spenner, Blender

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Where is the Slenter family from?

You can see how Slenter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slenter family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Slenter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Slenter family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Slenter's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Slenter families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slenter 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 105 census records available for the last name Slenter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slenter 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Slenter. 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 14 military records available for the last name Slenter. For the veterans among your Slenter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slenter lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2004, in the United States, Slenter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Slenter in 1983 was 88, and 98 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slenter 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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