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Slier Family History

Slier 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: Lier, Spier, Plier, Stier, Shier, Sliker, Swier, Blier, Slicer

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Where is the Slier family from?

You can see how Slier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slier family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Slier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Slier family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Slier's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Slier families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slier 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 Slier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Slier. 100% of Slier men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Slier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 496 census records available for the last name Slier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slier 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Slier. 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 40 military records available for the last name Slier. For the veterans among your Slier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slier lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Slier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Slier in 1968 was 47, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slier 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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