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Slitkin Family History

Slitkin 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, Litwin, Itkin, Simkin, Lipkin, Witkin, Plotkin

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Where is the Slitkin family from?

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

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

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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Slitkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slitkin 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Slitkin. 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 Slitkin. For the veterans among your Slitkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slitkin lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Slitkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Slitkin in 1976 was 88, and 84 in 2001.

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