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Slinde Family History

Slinde Name 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: Linde, Spilde, Rinde, Lunde, Linge, Lande, Grinde, Sunde, Linda, Lind

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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.

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. .

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

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Nurse
    50%
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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