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Slas Family History

Slas 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: Sas, Salas, Slay, Sias, Plas, Silas, Glas, Klas, Islas, Blas

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Where is the Slas family from?

You can see how Slas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Slas families living in Illinois. This was about 22% of all the recorded Slas's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Slas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slas 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 Slas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Slas. 100% of Slas men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

What Slas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Slas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slas 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Slas. 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 21 military records available for the last name Slas. For the veterans among your Slas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slas lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Slas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Slas in 1972 was 64, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Slas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slas 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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