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Slinden Family History

Slinden 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: Linden, Slinde, Sinden, Linde, Slinger, Linder, Sindel, Lingen

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Where is the Slinden family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slinden. 100% of Slinden men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Slinden women worked as a School Teacher.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    100%

What Slinden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Slinden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slinden 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 Slinden. 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 22 military records available for the last name Slinden. For the veterans among your Slinden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slinden lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Slinden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Slinden in 1967 was 82, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Slinden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slinden 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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