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Slefkin Family History

Slefkin 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: Slotkin, Slatkin, Siefken, Lufkin, Clerkin, Slevin, Stein, Saeki

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

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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Slefkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slefkin 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Slefkin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Slefkin. For the veterans among your Slefkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slefkin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1991, in the United States, Slefkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Slefkin in 1963 was 82, and 84 in 1991.

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