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Slingwater Family History

Slingwater 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: Slinger, Drinkwater, Rainwater, Linklater, Bridgwater, Slaughter

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Where is the Slingwater family from?

You can see how Slingwater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slingwater family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Slingwater families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Slingwater's in USA. New York had the highest population of Slingwater families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Slingwater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slingwater 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 Slingwater. 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 Slingwater. For the veterans among your Slingwater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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