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Slaight Family History

Slaight Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Slight.

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


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Where is the Slaight family from?

You can see how Slaight families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slaight family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Slaight families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 11 Slaight families living in New York. This was about 92% of all the recorded Slaight's in USA. New York had the highest population of Slaight families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slaight surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Slaight ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slaight. 28% of Slaight men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Slaight women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Slaight were Clerk and Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    20%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Secretary
    20%

What Slaight family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Slaight. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slaight 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Slaight. 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 406 military records available for the last name Slaight. For the veterans among your Slaight ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slaight lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Slaight life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Slaight in 1962 was 74, and 63 in 2004.

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