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Slinker Family History

Slinker Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schlenker.

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


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Where is the Slinker family from?

You can see how Slinker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slinker family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Slinker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 12 Slinker families living in Kentucky. This was about 80% of all the recorded Slinker's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Slinker families in 1840.
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What did your Slinker ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Slinker. 100% of Slinker men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Slinker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Slinker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slinker 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Slinker. 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.

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Draft Cards

There are 769 military records available for the last name Slinker. For the veterans among your Slinker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slinker lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Slinker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Slinker in 1962 was 53, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slinker 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.

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