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Slette Family History

Slette Surname Meaning

Norwegian: variant of Sletten.

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


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Where is the Slette family from?

You can see how Slette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slette family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Slette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Slette family living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Slette's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Slette families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slette 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 Slette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slette. 53% of Slette men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Slette women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Slette were Farming and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Farming
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    24%
  • Housemaid
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%

What Slette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Slette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slette 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Slette. 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 127 military records available for the last name Slette. For the veterans among your Slette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slette lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Slette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Slette in 1963 was 80, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Slette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slette 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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