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Slaff Family History

Slaff 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: Staff, Scaff, Shaff, Skaff, Slack, Stiff, Slay, Aliff, Sheaff, Cliff

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Where is the Slaff family from?

You can see how Slaff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slaff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Slaff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Slaff families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Slaff's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Slaff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slaff 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 Slaff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slaff. 27% of Slaff men worked as a Proprietor and 25% of Slaff women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Slaff were Laborer and Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    27%
  • Salesman
    27%
  • Lawyer
    16%
  • Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%

What Slaff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 824 census records available for the last name Slaff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slaff 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Slaff. 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 202 military records available for the last name Slaff. For the veterans among your Slaff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slaff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Slaff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Slaff in 1964 was 75, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Slaff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slaff 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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