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Slavey Family History

Slavey 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: Lavey, Seavey, Slaney, Slaven, Savel, Stave, Slavin, Lavery, Clavel

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Where is the Slavey family from?

You can see how Slavey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slavey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Slavey families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Slavey families living in Staffordshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Slavey's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Slavey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slavey 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 Slavey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slavey. 41% of Slavey men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Slavey women worked as a House Work.

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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

  • Laborer
    41%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Mechanic
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

What Slavey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Slavey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slavey 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Slavey. 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 229 military records available for the last name Slavey. For the veterans among your Slavey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slavey lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Slavey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Slavey in 1960 was 38, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Slavey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slavey 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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