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Sliz Family History

Sliz 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: Slisz, Seiz, Saiz, Soliz, Li, Shi, Lis, Lin, Ali, Shim

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Where is the Sliz family from?

You can see how Sliz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sliz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sliz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sliz families living in Arizona. This was about 18% of all the recorded Sliz's in USA. Arizona and 2 other states had the highest population of Sliz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sliz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sliz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sliz. 72% of Sliz men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sliz 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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Truck Driver
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 404 census records available for the last name Sliz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sliz 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Sliz. 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 109 military records available for the last name Sliz. For the veterans among your Sliz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sliz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Sliz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sliz in 1965 was 81, and 89 in 2004.

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