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Slegal Family History

Slegal 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: Segal, Spegal, Flegal, Siegal, Siegel, Seal, Regal, Segale, Leal

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Where is the Slegal family from?

You can see how Slegal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slegal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Slegal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Slegal families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Slegal's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Slegal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slegal 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 Slegal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plasterer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Slegal. 100% of Slegal men worked as a Plasterer.

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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

  • Plasterer
    100%

What Slegal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Slegal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slegal 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Slegal. 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 29 military records available for the last name Slegal. For the veterans among your Slegal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slegal lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1993, in the United States, Slegal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Slegal in 1964 was 73, and 78 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slegal 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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