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Sleightholm Family History

Sleightholm Name Meaning

see Sleightholme .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Leighton, Lighthall, Sleight, Beightol, Lighthill, Creighton

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Where is the Sleightholm family from?

You can see how Sleightholm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sleightholm family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Sleightholm families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 14 Sleightholm families living in Ontario. This was about 58% of all the recorded Sleightholm's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sleightholm families in 1911.
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What did your Sleightholm ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Sleightholm. 82% of Sleightholm men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sleightholm women worked as a Student. .

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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
    82%
  • Income
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sleightholm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sleightholm 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Sleightholm. 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 131 military records available for the last name Sleightholm. For the veterans among your Sleightholm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sleightholm lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Sleightholm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sleightholm in 1975 was 74, and 78 in 2003.

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