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Sleght Family History

Sleght 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: Slight, Slaght, Sleight, Light, Sleigh, Specht, Speight, Slechta

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Where is the Sleght family from?

You can see how Sleght families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sleght family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sleght families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Sleght family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sleght's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sleght families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sleght surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sleght ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Finisher was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sleght. 100% of Sleght men worked as a Finisher. .

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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 1921

  • Finisher
    100%
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What Sleght family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 317 census records available for the last name Sleght. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sleght 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Sleght. 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 360 military records available for the last name Sleght. For the veterans among your Sleght ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sleght lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Sleght life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sleght in 1948 was 51, and 84 in 2003.

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