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Slye Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Sly .

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


Similar surnames: Blye, Saye, Slee, Flye, Sly, Maye, Joye, Waye, Haye, Guye

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Where is the Slye family from?

You can see how Slye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slye family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Slye families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Slye families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Slye's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Slye families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slye surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Slye ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slye. 21% of Slye men worked as a Laborer and 26% of Slye women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Slye were New Worker and Cook. .

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • New Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    26%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Cook
    8%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Slye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slye 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Slye. 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 987 military records available for the last name Slye. For the veterans among your Slye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slye lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Slye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Slye in 1953 was 32, and 76 in 2004.

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