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Slisher Family History

Slisher 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: Swisher, Slusher, Fisher, Risher, Slinger, Lister, Flesher, Lusher

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Where is the Slisher family from?

You can see how Slisher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slisher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Slisher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Slisher families living in Ohio. This was about 43% of all the recorded Slisher's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Slisher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slisher 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 Slisher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Slisher. 100% of Slisher 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 362 census records available for the last name Slisher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slisher 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Slisher. 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 146 military records available for the last name Slisher. For the veterans among your Slisher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slisher lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Slisher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Slisher in 1966 was 75, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slisher 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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