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Slabey Family History

Slabey Surname 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: Slaby, Slaney, Sabey, Slay, Staley, Slowey, Mabey, Slade, Slape

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Where is the Slabey family from?

You can see how Slabey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slabey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Slabey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Slabey families living in Yorkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Slabey's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Slabey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slabey 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 Slabey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Slabey. 31% of Slabey men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Medical Doctor
    16%
  • Foreman
    16%

What Slabey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 465 census records available for the last name Slabey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slabey 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Slabey. 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 64 military records available for the last name Slabey. For the veterans among your Slabey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slabey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Slabey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Slabey in 1963 was 71, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Slabey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slabey ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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