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Slutz Family History

Slutz Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schlutz unexplained.

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


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Where is the Slutz family from?

You can see how Slutz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slutz family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Slutz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Slutz families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Slutz's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Slutz families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slutz 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 Slutz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slutz. 20% of Slutz men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Slutz women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Slutz were Teacher and Nurse.

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Manager
    9%
  • Teacher
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    28%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Nurse
    19%

What Slutz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Slutz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slutz 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Slutz. 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 379 military records available for the last name Slutz. For the veterans among your Slutz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slutz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Slutz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Slutz in 1962 was 87, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Slutz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slutz 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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