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Sly Last Name History & Origin

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Summary

English (Wiltshire and Gloucestershire): nickname from Middle English sle(i)gh ‘sly’ (Old Norse slœgr) which in the 12th–13th centuries developed the sense ‘skillful expert’. In the North this word became Slee while in the South and Midlands it became Sligh, Sly.

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Spellings & Pronunciations

Sligh, Slee

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England

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Early Slies

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Irene Sly
Irene Sly born 1856
Irene Sly was born in 1856. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Irene Sly.
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Grove Elbert Sly
Grove Elbert Sly Sep 7, 1863 - Sep 25, 1949
Grove Elbert Sly was born on September 7, 1863 at East Aurora, NY, and died at age 86 years old on September 25, 1949 at East Aurora, Erie Co, New York. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Grove Elbert Sly.
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Ida Sly Apr 17, 1874 - Sep 1976 Pilot Grove, Missouri
Ida Sly of Pilot Grove, Cooper County, Missouri was born on April 17, 1874, and died at age 102 years old in September 1976.
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Lottie Sly Dec 9, 1876 - Nov 1964 New York
Lottie Sly of New York was born on December 9, 1876, and died at age 87 years old in November 1964.
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Marion Sly Oct 15, 1876 - Dec 1966 Big Island, Virginia
Marion Sly of Big Island, Bedford County, Virginia was born on October 15, 1876, and died at age 90 years old in December 1966.
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George Sly Feb 22, 1876 - Mar 1966 Beloit, Wisconsin
George Sly of Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin was born on February 22, 1876, and died at age 90 years old in March 1966.
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Charles Sly Jan 11, 1876 - Dec 1962 Missouri
Charles Sly of Missouri was born on January 11, 1876, and died at age 86 years old in December 1962.
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Agnes R Sly Mar 13, 1877 - May 15, 1966 Los Angeles, California
Agnes R Sly of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA was born on March 13, 1877, and died at age 89 years old on May 15, 1966.
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William Sly Jul 2, 1878 - Apr 1968
William Sly was born on July 2, 1878, and died at age 89 years old in April 1968. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William Sly.
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Olive Sly Mar 13, 1878 - Apr 1970 Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Olive Sly of Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin was born on March 13, 1878, and died at age 92 years old in April 1970.
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Henrietta Sly Feb 22, 1880 - Jul 1964 Michigan
Henrietta Sly of Michigan was born on February 22, 1880, and died at age 84 years old in July 1964.
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Peter Sly Oct 24, 1881 - Jan 1971 Plant City, Florida
Peter Sly of Plant City, Hillsborough County, Florida was born on October 24, 1881, and died at age 89 years old in January 1971.
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William Sly
William Sly (b. 1822 - d. 1886) lived in Warminster, Wiltshire, England & worked as an Inn Keeper.
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Ulla Sly (Elizabeth Rhoda Sarah Ulla neè Michell) with her children, William (Bill) Sly and Maude Mabel Kate Sly.
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Grove Elbert Sly
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Charles R Sly Jan 1, 1926 - May 24, 2003 Plant City, Florida
Charles R Sly of Plant City, Hillsborough County, FL was born on January 1, 1926, and died at age 77 years old on May 24, 2003. Charles Sly was buried at Florida National Cemetery Section 329 Site 189 6502 Sw. 102nd Ave., in Bushnell.
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Leslie F. (Sneed) Sly Mar 5, 1935 - Sep 7, 2008 Austin, Texas
Leslie F Sly of Austin, Travis County, Texas was born on March 5, 1935, and died at age 73 years old on September 7, 2008.
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Horace W Sly Nov 12, 1906 - Oct 1974 Marion, Kansas
Horace W Sly of Marion, Marion County, Kansas was born on November 12, 1906, and died at age 67 years old in October 1974.
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Dale W Sly Apr 23, 1919 - Nov 9, 2009 San Bruno, California
Dale William Sly of San Bruno, San Mateo County, California was born on April 23, 1919, and died at age 90 years old on November 9, 2009.
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Harold H Sly Sep 22, 1909 - Feb 1976 New Hampton, New York
Harold H Sly of New Hampton, Orange County, NY was born on September 22, 1909, and died at age 66 years old in February 1976.
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Elwood D Sly Feb 5, 1927 - Nov 11, 1998 Elkton, Virginia
Elwood D Sly of Elkton, Rockingham County, VA was born on February 5, 1927, and died at age 71 years old on November 11, 1998.
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Robert W Sly May 23, 1897 - Mar 1977 Palmyra, Missouri
Robert W Sly of Palmyra, Marion County, Missouri was born on May 23, 1897, and died at age 79 years old in March 1977.
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Robert E Sly Apr 1, 1923 - Dec 11, 2005 Fayetteville, Arkansas
Robert E Sly of Fayetteville, Washington County, AR was born on April 1, 1923, and died at age 82 years old on December 11, 2005.
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Rayford C Sly Apr 3, 1917 - Jun 3, 1998 Saint Helens, Oregon
Rayford C Sly of Saint Helens, Columbia County, OR was born on April 3, 1917, and died at age 81 years old on June 3, 1998.
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William H Sly Jul 2, 1923 - Jan 13, 2005 Buckeye, Arizona
William H Sly of Buckeye, Maricopa County, AZ was born on July 2, 1923, and died at age 81 years old on January 13, 2005.
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John A Sly Jul 4, 1926 - Aug 28, 2004 Forked River, New Jersey
John A Sly of Forked River, Ocean County, NJ was born on July 4, 1926, and died at age 78 years old on August 28, 2004.
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James K Sly Jul 2, 1923 - Jan 12, 2007 Baltimore, Maryland
James K Sly of Baltimore, Baltimore City County, MD was born on July 2, 1923, and died at age 83 years old on January 12, 2007. James Sly was buried at Baltimore National Cemetery Section E Site 5434 5501 Frederick Avenue, in Baltimore.
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James K Sly Feb 25, 1912 - Jun 1980 Glenolden, Pennsylvania
James K Sly of Glenolden, Delaware County, PA was born on February 25, 1912, and died at age 68 years old in June 1980.
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Thomas S Sly Mar 10, 1920 - Feb 15, 2002 Decatur, Illinois
Thomas S Sly of Decatur, Macon County, IL was born on March 10, 1920, and died at age 81 years old on February 15, 2002.
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Harvey J Sly Aug 30, 1918 - Oct 1983 Kiamesha Lake, New York
Harvey J Sly of Kiamesha Lake, Sullivan County, NY was born on August 30, 1918, and died at age 65 years old in October 1983.
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Henry H Sly Mar 2, 1916 - Mar 4, 2002 Willard, Missouri
Henry H Sly of Willard, Greene County, MO was born on March 2, 1916, and died at age 86 years old on March 4, 2002.
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Henry Sly Jr Aug 11, 1917 - Apr 17, 1980 Houston, Texas
Henry S Sly Jr of Houston, Harris County, TX was born on August 11, 1917, and died at age 62 years old on April 17, 1980. Henry Sly was buried at Houston National Cemetery Section A Site 1332 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, in Houston.
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Henry C Sly Apr 13, 1925 - Jul 8, 2009 Miami, Oklahoma
Henry C Sly of Miami, Ottawa County, OK was born on April 13, 1925, and died at age 84 years old on July 8, 2009.
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George H Jr Sly Jan 25, 1923 - Nov 1972 Otis Orchards, Washington
George H Jr Sly of Otis Orchards, Spokane County, Washington was born on January 25, 1923, and died at age 49 years old in November 1972.
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Allen N Sly Jan 9, 1917 - Mar 18, 2001 Valley City, North Dakota
Allen N Sly of Valley City, Barnes County, ND was born on January 9, 1917, and died at age 84 years old on March 18, 2001.
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Popular Sly Biographies

Cynthia Kaye (Busker) Sly May 30, 1951 - Feb 2019 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Cynthia Kaye (Busker) Sly was born on May 30, 1951 in Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin United States to Benjamin Busker and Arlene (Goldsworthy) Busker, and had a brother Paul T. Busker. Cynthia Sly died at age 67 years old in February 2019 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, OK. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Cynthia Kaye (Busker) Sly.
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Neil Merson Sly Mar 13, 1922 - Jul 24, 1945 Wagga Wagga, NSW
Neil Merson Sly was born on March 13, 1922 in Wagga Wagga, NSW, and died at age 23 years old on July 24, 1945. Neil Sly was buried at '413269' Sai Wan War Cemetery in Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Neil Merson Sly.
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Irene Sly
Irene Sly born 1856
Irene Sly was born in 1856. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Irene Sly.
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Nicole Corrine Sly
Nicole Corrine Sly was born to Raymond Bror Engstrom, and has a brother Raymond Douglas Engstrom. Nicole Sly married Ryan Sly. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Nicole Corrine Sly.
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Ryan Sly
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Judy Sly
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Grove Elbert Sly
Grove Elbert Sly Sep 7, 1863 - Sep 25, 1949
Grove Elbert Sly was born on September 7, 1863 at East Aurora, NY, and died at age 86 years old on September 25, 1949 at East Aurora, Erie Co, New York. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Grove Elbert Sly.
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Wilbur Sly Jul 31, 1911 - Jun 1983 West Palm Beach, Florida
Wilbur Sly of West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, FL was born on July 31, 1911, and died at age 71 years old in June 1983.
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Joseph Sly Jul 20, 1916 - Mar 24, 1996
Joseph Sly was born on July 20, 1916, and died at age 79 years old on March 24, 1996.
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Anna Sly Nov 29, 1901 - Feb 1978 Brooklyn, New York
Anna Sly of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY was born on November 29, 1901, and died at age 76 years old in February 1978.
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Marion K Sly May 8, 1910 - May 1989
Marion K Sly was born on May 8, 1910, and died at age 79 years old in May 1989. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Marion K Sly.
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Delia S Sly Mar 15, 1919 - Oct 4, 1990
Delia S Sly was born on March 15, 1919, and died at age 71 years old on October 4, 1990.
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Hubert W Sly Jul 1, 1912 - Jun 16, 1988 Durham, New Hampshire
Hubert W Sly of Durham, Strafford County, NH was born on July 1, 1912, and died at age 75 years old on June 16, 1988.
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Chester D Sly Nov 1, 1918 - May 17, 2002 Albuquerque, New Mexico
Chester D Sly of Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, NM was born on November 1, 1918, and died at age 83 years old on May 17, 2002. Chester Sly was buried at Santa Fe National Cemetery Section 25 Site 226 501 North Guadalupe Street, in Santa Fe.
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Bernard Sly Jul 11, 1907 - Nov 1980 Whitestone, New York
Bernard Sly of Whitestone, Queens County, NY was born on July 11, 1907, and died at age 73 years old in November 1980.
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Edward H Sly Oct 31, 1899 - Feb 1982 Brooklyn, New York
Edward H Sly of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY was born on October 31, 1899, and died at age 82 years old in February 1982.
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William Sly May 19, 1889 - Aug 1974 Glen Cove, New York
William Sly of Glen Cove, Nassau County, NY was born on May 19, 1889, and died at age 85 years old in August 1974.
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Anna L Sly Dec 24, 1907 - Jun 27, 1999 Stoughton, Massachusetts
Anna L Sly of Stoughton, Norfolk County, MA was born on December 24, 1907, and died at age 91 years old on June 27, 1999.
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Lloyd Sly Aug 31, 1915 - Feb 1985 Lake Worth, Florida
Lloyd Sly of Lake Worth, Palm Beach County, FL was born on August 31, 1915, and died at age 69 years old in February 1985.
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Virginia E Sly Jul 12, 1915 - Feb 9, 2002 Northwood, New Hampshire
Virginia E Sly of Northwood, Rockingham County, NH was born on July 12, 1915, and died at age 86 years old on February 9, 2002.
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Sly Death Records & Life Expectancy

The average age of a Sly family member is 72.0 years old according to our database of 1,042 people with the last name Sly that have a birth and death date listed.

Life Expectancy

72.0 years

Oldest Slies

These are the longest-lived members of the Sly family on AncientFaces.

Lena E Sly Oct 25, 1901 - Oct 12, 2005 Wood River, Illinois
Lena E Sly of Wood River, Madison County, IL was born on October 25, 1901, and died at age 103 years old on October 12, 2005.
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103 years
Ida Sly Apr 17, 1874 - Sep 1976 Pilot Grove, Missouri
Ida Sly of Pilot Grove, Cooper County, Missouri was born on April 17, 1874, and died at age 102 years old in September 1976.
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102 years
Marie C Sly Jul 27, 1890 - Oct 19, 1992 Portland, Oregon
Marie C Sly of Portland, Multnomah County, OR was born on July 27, 1890, and died at age 102 years old on October 19, 1992.
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102 years
Jeanette E Sly Mar 19, 1903 - Mar 7, 2005 Scranton, Pennsylvania
Jeanette E Sly of Scranton, Lackawanna County, PA was born on March 19, 1903, and died at age 101 years old on March 7, 2005.
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101 years
Pearl M Sly May 16, 1905 - Jun 5, 2006 Saint Charles, Missouri
Pearl M Sly of Saint Charles, Saint Charles County, MO was born on May 16, 1905, and died at age 101 years old on June 5, 2006.
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101 years
Ethel S Sly Jun 23, 1909 - May 21, 2009 Jackson, Michigan
Ethel S Sly of Jackson, Jackson County, MI was born on June 23, 1909, and died at age 99 years old on May 21, 2009.
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99 years
Alonzo Sly Jun 19, 1881 - Oct 1981 Lawton, Oklahoma
Alonzo Sly of Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma was born on June 19, 1881, and died at age 100 years old in October 1981.
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100 years
Opal T Sly Nov 30, 1906 - Dec 8, 2006 Independence, Kansas
Opal T Sly of Independence, Montgomery County, KS was born on November 30, 1906, and died at age 100 years old on December 8, 2006.
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100 years
Arthur C Sly Oct 6, 1904 - Jan 19, 2003 Davison, Michigan
Arthur C Sly of Davison, Genesee County, MI was born on October 6, 1904, and died at age 98 years old on January 19, 2003.
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98 years
Mabel I Sly Jun 19, 1902 - Feb 3, 2001 Long Beach, California
Mabel I Sly of Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA was born on June 19, 1902, and died at age 98 years old on February 3, 2001.
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98 years
Margaret Sly Feb 14, 1912 - Jun 11, 2011 Lincoln Park, Michigan
Margaret Sly of Lincoln Park, Wayne County, MI was born on February 14, 1912, and died at age 99 years old on June 11, 2011.
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99 years
Mae Sly Mar 23, 1898 - Feb 1996 Des Moines, Iowa
Mae Sly of Des Moines, Polk County, IA was born on March 23, 1898, and died at age 97 years old in February 1996.
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