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Slegus Family History

Slegus 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: Segur, Negus, Gregus, Lebus, Lemus, Segui, Legum, Lewis, Sales, Lees

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Where is the Slegus family from?

You can see how Slegus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slegus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Slegus family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Slegus's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Slegus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slegus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Slegus ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Slegus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slegus 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Slegus. 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 31 military records available for the last name Slegus. For the veterans among your Slegus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slegus lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Slegus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Slegus in 1965 was 68, and 80 in 1998.

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