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Sluyter Name Meaning

Dutch: variant of Sluiter .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Slagter, Slayter, Sluiter, Sauter, Saulter, Sliter, Suter, Slauter

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Where is the Sluyter family from?

You can see how Sluyter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sluyter family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sluyter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 12 Sluyter families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Sluyter's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sluyter families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sluyter 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 Sluyter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sluyter. 25% of Sluyter men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Sluyter women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sluyter were Laborer and Operator. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Operator
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sluyter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sluyter 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 871 immigration records available for the last name Sluyter. 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 644 military records available for the last name Sluyter. For the veterans among your Sluyter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sluyter lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Sluyter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Sluyter in 1956 was 53, and 84 in 2004.

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