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Slidell Family History

Slidell 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: Sidell, Seidell, Spidell, Lindell, Sidwell, Liddell, Sandell, Fridell

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Where is the Slidell family from?

You can see how Slidell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slidell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Slidell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Slidell families living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Slidell's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Slidell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slidell 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 321 census records available for the last name Slidell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slidell 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Slidell. 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 334 military records available for the last name Slidell. For the veterans among your Slidell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slidell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Slidell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Slidell in 1965 was 78, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slidell 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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