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Slightman Family History

Slightman 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: Lightman, Wightman, Lichtman, Brightman, Weightman, Slight, Sliman

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Where is the Slightman family from?

You can see how Slightman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slightman family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Slightman family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Slightman's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Slightman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slightman 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 31 census records available for the last name Slightman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slightman 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Slightman. 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 Slightman. For the veterans among your Slightman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slightman lifespan?

Average Slightman life expectancy in 1969 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Slightman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slightman 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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