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Slackway Family History

Slackway 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: Slack, Blackham, Stanaway, Blakeway, Sladky, Shackley, Blackman

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Where is the Slackway family from?

You can see how Slackway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slackway family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Slackway families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Slackway's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Slackway families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slackway surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Slackway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slackway 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Slackway. 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 44 military records available for the last name Slackway. For the veterans among your Slackway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slackway lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Slackway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Slackway in 1965 was 65, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Slackway

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slackway 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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