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Slagel Family History

Slagel Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Schlegel.

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


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Where is the Slagel family from?

You can see how Slagel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slagel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Slagel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Slagel families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Slagel's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Slagel families in 1891.
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What did your Slagel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Slagel. 100% of Slagel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Slagel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slagel 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Slagel. 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 626 military records available for the last name Slagel. For the veterans among your Slagel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slagel lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Slagel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Slagel in 1959 was 51, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slagel 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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