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Sligh Family History

Sligh Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Sly.

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


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Where is the Sligh family from?

You can see how Sligh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sligh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sligh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Sligh families living in Cheshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Sligh's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Sligh families in 1891.
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What did your Sligh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sligh. 100% of Sligh 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 6,000 census records available for the last name Sligh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sligh 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 421 immigration records available for the last name Sligh. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sligh. For the veterans among your Sligh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sligh lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Sligh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sligh in 1953 was 52, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sligh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sligh 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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