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Slite Family History

Slite 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: Slote, Sliter, Slate, Lite, Slice, Suite, Slife, Smith, White, Spire

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Where is the Slite family from?

You can see how Slite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slite family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Slite families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Slite family living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Slite's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Slite families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slite 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 174 census records available for the last name Slite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slite 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Slite. 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 14 military records available for the last name Slite. For the veterans among your Slite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slite lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Slite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Slite in 1968 was 69, and 96 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slite 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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