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Slygh Family History

Slygh 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: Sligh, Singh, Bligh, Slight, Sleigh, Slough, Slaght, Sly, Sayegh

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Where is the Slygh family from?

You can see how Slygh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slygh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Slygh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Slygh families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Slygh's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Slygh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slygh 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 Slygh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Slygh. 60% of Slygh 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
    60%
  • Foreman
    20%
  • General Work
    20%

What Slygh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 503 census records available for the last name Slygh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slygh 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Slygh. 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 98 military records available for the last name Slygh. For the veterans among your Slygh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slygh lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Slygh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Slygh in 1963 was 90, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Slygh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slygh 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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