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Slinger Family History

Slinger Name Meaning

English and Dutch: from an agent derivative of Middle English sling Dutch slinge ‘strap for hurling stones’ (of Low German origin) hence an occupational name for a soldier or hunter armed with a sling or a nickname for someone who was a particularly good shot with this weapon. The word was also used of the ropes and pulleys used for lifting blocks of stone during building work and the surname would also have denoted a worker who operated these slings. Americanized form of German Schlinger .

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

Similar surnames: Clinger, Springer, Singer, Swinger, Spinner, Seiner, Olinger

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You can see how Slinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Slinger families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Slinger families living in Alberta. This was about 28% of all the recorded Slinger's in Canada. Alberta and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Slinger families in 1911.

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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Slinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slinger 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Slinger. 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 Slinger. For the veterans among your Slinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slinger lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Slinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Slinger in 1961 was 53, and 83 in 2004.

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