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Slaga Family History

Slaga Surname Meaning

Polish (Ślaga): unexplained.

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


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Where is the Slaga family from?

You can see how Slaga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slaga family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Slaga families living in Michigan. This was about 16% of all the recorded Slaga's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Slaga families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slaga 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 Slaga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Slaga. 29% of Slaga men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    29%
  • Dayman
    24%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

What Slaga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 606 census records available for the last name Slaga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slaga 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Slaga. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 145 military records available for the last name Slaga. For the veterans among your Slaga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slaga lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Slaga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Slaga in 1958 was 62, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Slaga

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slaga 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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