This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Slinde family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Slinde Family History

Slinde Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from a farmstead in Sogn most likely named from slind ‘beam, crossbeam’

(probably relating to the shape of a field).

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


Similar surnames: 

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

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Slinde family from?

You can see how Slinde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slinde family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Slinde families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Slinde families living in Wisconsin. This was about 58% of all the recorded Slinde's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Slinde families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slinde 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 Slinde ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slinde. 29% of Slinde men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Slinde women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Slinde were Salesman and Nurse.

View Census Data for Slinde | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Nurse
    50%

What Slinde family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Slinde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slinde census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Slinde

Passenger Lists

There are 111 immigration records available for the last name Slinde. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Slinde immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 223 military records available for the last name Slinde. For the veterans among your Slinde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Slinde military records

You've only scratched the surface of Slinde family history

Discover More

What is the average Slinde lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Slinde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Slinde in 1957 was 51, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Slinde

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slinde ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Slinde family tree

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