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Slagh Family History

Slagh Name 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: Slaght, Sligh, Slaugh, Slaga, Shah, Lage, Slack, Flach, Lach, Vlach

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Where is the Slagh family from?

You can see how Slagh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slagh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Slagh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Slagh families living in Staffordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Slagh's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Slagh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slagh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Slagh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Slagh. 35% of Slagh 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
    35%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Foreman
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Slagh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slagh 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Slagh. 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 180 military records available for the last name Slagh. For the veterans among your Slagh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slagh lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Slagh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Slagh in 1963 was 89, and 86 in 2002.

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