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Sluther Family History

Sluther 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: Luther, Souther, Slusher, Suther, Clutter, Sauter, Sucher, Lusher

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Where is the Sluther family from?

You can see how Sluther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sluther family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sluther families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Sluther families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sluther's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sluther families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sluther 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 56 census records available for the last name Sluther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sluther 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 Sluther. 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 6 military records available for the last name Sluther. For the veterans among your Sluther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sluther lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1988, in the United States, Sluther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sluther in 1979 was 55, and 78 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sluther 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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