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Slighter Family History

Slighter 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: Lighter, Lichter, Slaughter, Slight, Lightner, Stichter, Sliter

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Where is the Slighter family from?

You can see how Slighter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slighter family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Slighter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Slighter families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Slighter's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Slighter families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slighter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 463 census records available for the last name Slighter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slighter 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Slighter. 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 112 military records available for the last name Slighter. For the veterans among your Slighter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slighter lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Slighter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Slighter in 1970 was 94, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Slighter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slighter 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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