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Slonecker Family History

Slonecker Surname Meaning

Variant of Slonaker a surname of (Swiss) German origin. Compare Sloneker.

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


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Where is the Slonecker family from?

You can see how Slonecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slonecker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Slonecker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 5 Slonecker families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 83% of all the recorded Slonecker's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Slonecker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slonecker 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 Slonecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slonecker. 38% of Slonecker men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Slonecker women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Slonecker were Salesman and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Slonecker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Slonecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slonecker 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Slonecker. 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 356 military records available for the last name Slonecker. For the veterans among your Slonecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slonecker lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Slonecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Slonecker in 1962 was 63, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slonecker 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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