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Slishman Family History

Slishman 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: Lishman, Lisman, Glissman, Sliman, Dishman, Leishman, Tishman

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Where is the Slishman family from?

You can see how Slishman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slishman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Slishman family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Slishman's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Slishman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slishman 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 23 census records available for the last name Slishman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slishman 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Slishman. 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 Slishman. For the veterans among your Slishman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slishman lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Slishman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Slishman in 1979 was 48, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Slishman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slishman 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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