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Slager Family History

Slager Surname Meaning

Dutch: occupational name for a butcher slager. Compare Slagter. Americanized form of German Schläger or Schlager.

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


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Where is the Slager family from?

You can see how Slager families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slager family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Slager families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Slager families living in British Columbia. This was about 44% of all the recorded Slager's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Slager families in 1911.
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What did your Slager ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Slager. 100% of Slager men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Slager. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slager 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 818 immigration records available for the last name Slager. 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 760 military records available for the last name Slager. For the veterans among your Slager ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slager lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Slager life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Slager in 1959 was 59, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slager ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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