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Slanger Family History

Slanger Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Stanger, Slinger, Sanger, Swanger, Langer, Slanker, Slager, Lander

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Where is the Slanger family from?

You can see how Slanger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slanger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Slanger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Slanger families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Slanger's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Slanger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slanger 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 Slanger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Slanger. 100% of Slanger 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Slanger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slanger 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Slanger. 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 66 military records available for the last name Slanger. For the veterans among your Slanger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slanger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Slanger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Slanger in 1964 was 90, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Slanger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slanger 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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