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Slainay Family History

Slainay 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: Sliney, Slanina, Sinay, Slaney, Spain, Laine, Blain, Slavin, Sliva

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Where is the Slainay family from?

You can see how Slainay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slainay family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Slainay family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Slainay's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Slainay families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slainay 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 2 census records available for the last name Slainay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slainay 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Slainay. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Slainay. For the veterans among your Slainay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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