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Slightom Family History

Slightom 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: Slight, Light, Heighton, Brighton, Leighton, Slaght, Sleight

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Where is the Slightom family from?

You can see how Slightom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slightom family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Slightom families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Slightom's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Slightom families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slightom 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 Slightom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slightom. 60% of Slightom men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Slightom women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Slightom were Salesman and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Labor
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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What Slightom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 465 census records available for the last name Slightom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slightom 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Slightom. 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 81 military records available for the last name Slightom. For the veterans among your Slightom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slightom lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Slightom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Slightom in 1963 was 70, and 82 in 2004.

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