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Slessinger Family History

Slessinger Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Blessinger, Plessinger, Messinger, Hessinger, Letsinger, Bessinger

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Where is the Slessinger family from?

You can see how Slessinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slessinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Slessinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Slessinger families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Slessinger's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Slessinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slessinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Slessinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slessinger. 100% of Slessinger men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Slessinger women worked as a Housewife. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Slessinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 395 census records available for the last name Slessinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slessinger 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Slessinger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 63 military records available for the last name Slessinger. For the veterans among your Slessinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slessinger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Slessinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Slessinger in 1966 was 70, and 91 in 2003.

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