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Slert Family History

Slert 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: Elert, Sleet, Albert, Fleet, Stern, Sweet, Soler, Slott, Flett, Egert

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Where is the Slert family from?

You can see how Slert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Slert families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Slert's in USA. California had the highest population of Slert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Slert ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Life Guard
    100%
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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Slert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slert 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Slert. 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 53 military records available for the last name Slert. For the veterans among your Slert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slert lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Slert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Slert in 1968 was 78, and 81 in 2002.

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