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Sligh Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of Sly .

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


Similar surnames: Slight, Bligh, Sleigh, Light, High, Slimp, Smith, Haigh, Selig, Lish

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Where is the Sligh family from?

You can see how Sligh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sligh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sligh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Sligh families living in Manitoba. This was about 57% of all the recorded Sligh's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Sligh families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sligh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sligh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sligh. 23% of Sligh men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Sligh women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sligh were Truck Driver and Maid. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    16%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Cook
    13%
  • Maid
    13%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Sligh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sligh 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 421 immigration records available for the last name Sligh. 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 Sligh. For the veterans among your Sligh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sligh lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Sligh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sligh in 1953 was 52, and 77 in 2004.

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