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Slusher Family History

Slusher Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Slusarz.

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


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Where is the Slusher family from?

You can see how Slusher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slusher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Slusher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Slusher families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Slusher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Slusher families in 1891.
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What did your Slusher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slusher. 21% of Slusher men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Slusher women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Slusher were Miner and Stenographer.

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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
    21%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Miner
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    15%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Stenographer
    9%

What Slusher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Slusher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slusher 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 471 immigration records available for the last name Slusher. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Slusher. For the veterans among your Slusher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slusher lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Slusher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Slusher in 1945 was 32, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slusher 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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