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Slinkey Family History

Slinkey 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: Sliney, Slinker, Sinkey, Slinger, Sankey, Swinney, Klinker, Sliker

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Where is the Slinkey family from?

You can see how Slinkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slinkey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Slinkey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Slinkey families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Slinkey's in USA. California had the highest population of Slinkey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slinkey 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 121 census records available for the last name Slinkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slinkey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Slinkey. 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 37 military records available for the last name Slinkey. For the veterans among your Slinkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slinkey lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1997, in the United States, Slinkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Slinkey in 1958 was 60, and 70 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Slinkey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slinkey 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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