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Slakey Family History

Slakey Name 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: Blakey, Slaney, Lakey, Blake, Lake, Sankey, Blakely, Slay, Staley

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Where is the Slakey family from?

You can see how Slakey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slakey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Slakey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Slakey family living in North Carolina. This was about 33% of all the recorded Slakey's in USA. North Carolina and 2 other states had the highest population of Slakey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slakey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Slakey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Slakey. 100% of Slakey men worked as a Baker. .

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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

  • Baker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Slakey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slakey 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Slakey. 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 28 military records available for the last name Slakey. For the veterans among your Slakey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slakey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Slakey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Slakey in 1967 was 75, and 60 in 2002.

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