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Slipher Family History

Slipher 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: Slinger, Skipper, Sloper, Sliker, Lipper, Sicher, Spicher, Klipper

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Where is the Slipher family from?

You can see how Slipher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slipher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Slipher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Slipher families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Slipher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Slipher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slipher 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 Slipher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Slipher. 40% of Slipher men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    40%
  • Inspector
    20%

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Census Records

There are 690 census records available for the last name Slipher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slipher 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Slipher. 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 86 military records available for the last name Slipher. For the veterans among your Slipher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slipher lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Slipher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Slipher in 1964 was 81, and 83 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Slipher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slipher 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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