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Slethaug Family History

Slethaug 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: Althaus, Lettau, Schaul, Obenhaus, Seth, Strang, Steinhaus, Southall

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Where is the Slethaug family from?

You can see how Slethaug families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slethaug family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Slethaug families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Slethaug families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Slethaug's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Slethaug families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slethaug surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Slethaug ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Slethaug. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slethaug 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Slethaug. 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 2 military records available for the last name Slethaug. For the veterans among your Slethaug ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slethaug lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Slethaug life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Slethaug in 1970 was 88, and 89 in 2004.

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