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Slegh Family History

Slegh 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: Sleigh, Sligh, Seth, Lech, Singh, Leigh, Bligh, Slight, Saleh, Slough

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Where is the Slegh family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slegh 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 Slegh ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Slegh ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Slegh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slegh 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Slegh. 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 16 military records available for the last name Slegh. For the veterans among your Slegh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slegh lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2001, in the United States, Slegh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Slegh in 1981 was 87, and 98 in 2001.

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