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Slavant Family History

Slavant 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: Savant, Slavin, Levant, Glavan, Salant, Salvant, Servant, Slavens

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Where is the Slavant family from?

You can see how Slavant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slavant family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Slavant families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Slavant family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Slavant's in USA. New York had the highest population of Slavant families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slavant 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 20 census records available for the last name Slavant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slavant 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Slavant. 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 29 military records available for the last name Slavant. For the veterans among your Slavant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slavant lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1997, in the United States, Slavant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Slavant in 1982 was 36, and 74 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slavant 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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