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Sluz Family History

Sluz 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: Luz, Kluz, Slutz, Lu, Sun, Saul, Su, Lum, Luo, Plum

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Where is the Sluz family from?

You can see how Sluz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sluz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Sluz families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sluz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sluz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sluz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sluz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sluz. 100% of Sluz men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Sluz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sluz 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Sluz. 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 18 military records available for the last name Sluz. For the veterans among your Sluz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sluz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1993, in the United States, Sluz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sluz in 1967 was 76, and 89 in 1993.

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