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Slein Family History

Slein 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: Stein, Klein, Lein, Plein, Shein, Sein, Clein, Slevin, Sabin, Leon

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Where is the Slein family from?

You can see how Slein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slein family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Slein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Slein families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Slein's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Slein families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slein 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 Slein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slein. 30% of Slein men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Slein women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Slein were Proprietor and Typist.

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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

  • Salesman
    30%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Proprietor
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Typist
    17%

What Slein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Slein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slein 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 425 immigration records available for the last name Slein. 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 221 military records available for the last name Slein. For the veterans among your Slein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slein lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Slein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1942. The average life expectancy for Slein in 1942 was 100, and 97 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Slein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slein 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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