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Slykhuis Family History

Slykhuis 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: Dykhuis, Sluis, Nyhuis, Stathis, Louis, Sykes, Bulthuis, Sarkis

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Where is the Slykhuis family from?

You can see how Slykhuis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slykhuis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Slykhuis families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Slykhuis families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Slykhuis's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Slykhuis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slykhuis 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 Slykhuis ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Slykhuis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 393 census records available for the last name Slykhuis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slykhuis 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Slykhuis. 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 40 military records available for the last name Slykhuis. For the veterans among your Slykhuis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slykhuis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Slykhuis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Slykhuis in 1966 was 80, and 81 in 2004.

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