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Sliger Family History

Sliger Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schleiger.

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


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Where is the Sliger family from?

You can see how Sliger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sliger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sliger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Sliger families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sliger's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Sliger families in 1911.
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What did your Sliger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sliger. 28% of Sliger men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Sliger women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sliger were Salesman and Teacher.

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

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Waitress
    11%
  • Bookkeeper
    11%
  • Teacher
    11%

What Sliger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Sliger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sliger 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 272 immigration records available for the last name Sliger. 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 Sliger. For the veterans among your Sliger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sliger lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Sliger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sliger in 1946 was 47, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sliger 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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