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Slethe Family History

Slethe 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: Slette, Seth, Klette, Blythe, Blethen, Sethi, Salathe, Slote, Smythe

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Where is the Slethe family from?

You can see how Slethe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slethe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Slethe family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Slethe's in USA. New York had the highest population of Slethe families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Slethe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slethe 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Slethe. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Slethe. For the veterans among your Slethe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slethe lifespan?

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