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Slegtenhorst Family History

Slegtenhorst 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: Steinhorst, Batenhorst, Scharnhorst, Smethurst, Ziegenhorn

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Slegtenhorst ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Slegtenhorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slegtenhorst 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Slegtenhorst. 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 3 military records available for the last name Slegtenhorst. For the veterans among your Slegtenhorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slegtenhorst lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1974, in the United States, Slegtenhorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Slegtenhorst in 1964 was 74, and 53 in 1974.

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