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Sloneker Family History

Sloneker Surname Meaning

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

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


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Where is the Sloneker family from?

You can see how Sloneker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sloneker family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sloneker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Sloneker families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Sloneker's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sloneker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sloneker 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 Sloneker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sloneker. 48% of Sloneker men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sloneker women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Painter
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Sloneker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sloneker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sloneker 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Sloneker. 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 191 military records available for the last name Sloneker. For the veterans among your Sloneker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sloneker lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sloneker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Sloneker in 1962 was 38, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sloneker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sloneker 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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