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Slavas Family History

Slavas 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: Savas, Livas, Salas, Slavin, Sliva, Navas, Havas, Llanas, Sava, Ladas

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Where is the Slavas family from?

You can see how Slavas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slavas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Slavas families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Slavas's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Slavas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slavas 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 30 census records available for the last name Slavas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slavas 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Slavas. 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 23 military records available for the last name Slavas. For the veterans among your Slavas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slavas lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Slavas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Slavas in 1969 was 75, and 76 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slavas 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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