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Slisz Family History

Slisz Surname Meaning

Polish: rare variant of Słysz a nickname for an eavesdropper from słyszeć ‘to hear to listen’.

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


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Where is the Slisz family from?

You can see how Slisz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slisz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Slisz families living in Michigan. This was about 21% of all the recorded Slisz's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Slisz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slisz 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 Slisz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packing were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slisz. 50% of Slisz men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Slisz women worked as a Packing.

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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
    50%
  • Watchman
    17%
  • Cooper
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packing
    100%

What Slisz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 606 census records available for the last name Slisz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slisz 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Slisz. 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 218 military records available for the last name Slisz. For the veterans among your Slisz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slisz lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Slisz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Slisz in 1954 was 47, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Slisz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slisz 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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