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Slugher Family History

Slugher 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: Slusher, Slaughter, Luger, Dougher, Sucher, Lusher, Naugher, Kluger

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Where is the Slugher family from?

You can see how Slugher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slugher family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Slugher families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Slugher's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Slugher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slugher 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 17 census records available for the last name Slugher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slugher 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Slugher. 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 4 military records available for the last name Slugher. For the veterans among your Slugher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slugher lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2002, in the United States, Slugher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Slugher in 1996 was 46, and 71 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Slugher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slugher 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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