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Slez Family History

Slez 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: Sledz, Saez, Slee, Lenz, Lee, Sales, Leo, Sale, Shen, Ley

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Where is the Slez family from?

You can see how Slez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slez family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Slez families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 10 Slez families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Slez's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Slez families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slez surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Slez ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Slez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slez 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Slez. 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 26 military records available for the last name Slez. For the veterans among your Slez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slez lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1996, in the United States, Slez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Slez in 1979 was 63, and 75 in 1996.

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