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Slavitt Family History

Slavitt 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: Savitt, Leavitt, Slavin, Slavich, Slavik, Gavitt, Levitt, Slavick

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Where is the Slavitt family from?

You can see how Slavitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slavitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Slavitt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Slavitt families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Slavitt's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Slavitt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slavitt 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 Slavitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Lawyer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slavitt. 40% of Slavitt men worked as a Lawyer and 100% of Slavitt women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Lawyer
    40%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Manufacturer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Slavitt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 352 census records available for the last name Slavitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slavitt 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Slavitt. 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 41 military records available for the last name Slavitt. For the veterans among your Slavitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slavitt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Slavitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Slavitt in 1964 was 81, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slavitt 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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