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Sluys Family History

Sluys 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: Sluis, Sluss, Slay, Leys, Klus, Luy, Luks, Sloss, Sly, Soltys

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Where is the Sluys family from?

You can see how Sluys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sluys family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sluys families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sluys families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sluys's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sluys families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sluys 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 Sluys ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sluys. 60% of Sluys men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Sluys family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 788 census records available for the last name Sluys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sluys 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 902 immigration records available for the last name Sluys. 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 82 military records available for the last name Sluys. For the veterans among your Sluys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sluys lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Sluys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Sluys in 1954 was 30, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sluys

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sluys 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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