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Slu Family History

Slu 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: Lu, Su, Shu, Sly, Alu, Siu, Qiu, Yu, Ku, Li

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Where is the Slu family from?

You can see how Slu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slu family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Slu families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Slu's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Slu families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slu 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 295 census records available for the last name Slu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slu 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Slu. 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 23 military records available for the last name Slu. For the veterans among your Slu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slu lifespan?

Average Slu life expectancy in 1982 was 54 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slu 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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