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Sliker Family History

Sliker Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Slieker, a nickname for a furtive or stealthy person from an agent derivative of slijken ‘to creep about’.

Variant of Slikker, a topographic name from slijk ‘mud, slime’ + -er suffix denoting an inhabitant.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sliker family from?

You can see how Sliker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sliker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sliker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 12 Sliker families living in New Jersey. This was about 63% of all the recorded Sliker's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Sliker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sliker 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 Sliker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sliker. 27% of Sliker men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Sliker women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sliker were Truck Driver and Sales 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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    12%
  • None
    12%
  • Stenographer
    8%
  • Sales Clerk
    8%

What Sliker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sliker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sliker 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Sliker. 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 952 military records available for the last name Sliker. For the veterans among your Sliker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sliker lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Sliker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Sliker in 1957 was 75, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sliker 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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