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Sloot Family History

Sloot 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: Slott, Smoot, Sloat, Sloop, Lott, Stoop, Root, Bloom, Blood, Stout

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Where is the Sloot family from?

You can see how Sloot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sloot family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sloot families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Sloot families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sloot's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sloot families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sloot 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 Sloot ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sloot. 100% of Sloot women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Sloot family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 983 census records available for the last name Sloot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sloot 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 749 immigration records available for the last name Sloot. 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 269 military records available for the last name Sloot. For the veterans among your Sloot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sloot lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Sloot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sloot in 1941 was 50, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sloot

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sloot 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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