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Sluke Family History

Sluke 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: Luke, Sluka, Fluke, Blake, Duke, Lake, Luce, Luker, Deluke, Stoke

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Where is the Sluke family from?

You can see how Sluke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sluke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sluke family living in Maine. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sluke's in USA. Maine and 1 other state had the highest population of Sluke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sluke 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 Sluke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sluke. 72% of Sluke men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sluke women worked as a Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Sluke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Sluke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sluke 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Sluke. 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 63 military records available for the last name Sluke. For the veterans among your Sluke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sluke lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Sluke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sluke in 1965 was 62, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sluke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sluke 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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