History of your Surname
Get access to Sloterbach family records.Start a free trial

Sloterbach Family History

Sloterbach 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: Glotzbach, Lauterbach, Sternbach, Klotzbach, Loebach, Altenbach

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Sloterbach family from?

You can see how Sloterbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sloterbach family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Sloterbach families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sloterbach's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sloterbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sloterbach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Sloterbach ancestors do for a living?

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

What Sloterbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Sloterbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sloterbach census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Sloterbach

Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Sloterbach. 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.

View all Sloterbach immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Sloterbach. For the veterans among your Sloterbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Sloterbach military records

You've only scratched the surface of Sloterbach family history

Discover More

What is the average Sloterbach lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Sloterbach family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Sloterbach last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial