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Slenbaker Family History

Slenbaker 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: Slonaker, Slenker, Landaker, Steinbauer, Slaymaker, Fazenbaker

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Where is the Slenbaker family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slenbaker 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 Slenbaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Slenbaker. 100% of Slenbaker 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Slenbaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slenbaker 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Slenbaker. 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 52 military records available for the last name Slenbaker. For the veterans among your Slenbaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slenbaker lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Slenbaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Slenbaker in 1969 was 70, and 69 in 2004.

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