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Slicker Family History

Slicker Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schlicker and Dutch Slikker Slieker or Sliker.

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


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Where is the Slicker family from?

You can see how Slicker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slicker family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Slicker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Slicker family living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Slicker's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Slicker families in 1891.
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What did your Slicker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slicker. 28% of Slicker men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Slicker women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Slicker were Bookkeeper and New Worker.

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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
    28%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Bookkeeper
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    28%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%

What Slicker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Slicker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slicker 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 324 immigration records available for the last name Slicker. 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 372 military records available for the last name Slicker. For the veterans among your Slicker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slicker lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Slicker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Slicker in 1964 was 71, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slicker 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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