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Slete Family History

Slete 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: Slote, Slate, Slette, Slee, Lee, Leite, Plate, Seth, Klette, Slott

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Where is the Slete family from?

You can see how Slete families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slete family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Slete families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Slete family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Slete's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Slete families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Slete. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slete 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Slete. 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 53 military records available for the last name Slete. For the veterans among your Slete ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slete lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Slete life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Slete in 1977 was 54, and 75 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slete 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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