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Slaght Family History

Slaght Name Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Slagt: from slagt slacht ‘slaughtering (of animals)’ hence a metonymic occupational name for a slaughterer (see Slagter ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Slight, Slager, Sleight, Licht, Slaight, Bligh, Sabot, Schacht, Slack

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Where is the Slaght family from?

You can see how Slaght families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slaght family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Slaght families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 107 Slaght families living in Ontario. This was about 92% of all the recorded Slaght's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Slaght families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slaght surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Slaght ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Slaght. 58% of Slaght men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Slaght women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Slaght were Blacksmith and Teacher. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Labourer
    16%
  • Teamster
    12%
  • Blacksmith
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    38%
  • Income
    38%
  • Teacher
    25%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Slaght. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slaght 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 571 immigration records available for the last name Slaght. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Slaght. For the veterans among your Slaght ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slaght lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Slaght life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Slaght in 1954 was 45, and 83 in 2004.

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