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Sloas Name Meaning

Scottish: possibly a variant of Sloss .

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


Similar surnames: Bloss, Sloss, Smoak, Slott, Soss, Loan, Slote, Saas, Laas, Plas

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Where is the Sloas family from?

You can see how Sloas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sloas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sloas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Sloas families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Sloas's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sloas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sloas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sloas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sloas. 64% of Sloas men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Laborer
    37%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sloas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sloas 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Sloas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 270 military records available for the last name Sloas. For the veterans among your Sloas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sloas lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Sloas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Sloas in 1961 was 52, and 73 in 2004.

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