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Slaunwhite Family History

Slaunwhite 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: Slaughter, Sunshine, White, Applewhite, Sante, Laughter, Lacharite

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Where is the Slaunwhite family from?

You can see how Slaunwhite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slaunwhite family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Slaunwhite families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 252 Slaunwhite families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Slaunwhite's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Slaunwhite families in 1911.
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What did your Slaunwhite ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisherman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Slaunwhite. 72% of Slaunwhite men worked as a Fisherman and 45% of Slaunwhite women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Slaunwhite were Laborer and Operator.

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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 1921

  • Fisherman
    72%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Labourer
    9%
  • Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    45%
  • Student
    34%
  • Operator
    23%

What Slaunwhite family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Slaunwhite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slaunwhite 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Slaunwhite. 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 61 military records available for the last name Slaunwhite. For the veterans among your Slaunwhite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slaunwhite lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1996, in the United States, Slaunwhite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Slaunwhite in 1978 was 80, and 95 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slaunwhite 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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