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Slesinger Family History

Slesinger 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: Schlesinger, Slinger, Selinger, Kesinger, Biesinger, Levinger

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Where is the Slesinger family from?

You can see how Slesinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slesinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Slesinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Slesinger families living in Maryland. This was about 57% of all the recorded Slesinger's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Slesinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slesinger 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 Slesinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Sales Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slesinger. 22% of Slesinger men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Slesinger women worked as a Sales Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Slesinger were Factory and Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    22%
  • Manager
    14%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Factory
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Clerk
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Slesinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Slesinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slesinger 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 451 immigration records available for the last name Slesinger. 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 124 military records available for the last name Slesinger. For the veterans among your Slesinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slesinger lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Slesinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Slesinger in 1953 was 52, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slesinger 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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