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Sli Family History

Sli 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: Li, Shi, Ali, Sui, Soli, Si, Sly, Eli, Ji, Lu

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Where is the Sli family from?

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

What did your Sli ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sli. 100% of Sli women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sli 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Sli. 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 40 military records available for the last name Sli. For the veterans among your Sli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sli lifespan?

Average Sli life expectancy in 2003 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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