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Sliwin Family History

Sliwin 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: Litwin, Lewin, Slavin, Slowik, Alwin, Sliman, Sliwa, Slovin, Siwik

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Where is the Sliwin family from?

You can see how Sliwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sliwin family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 6 Sliwin families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sliwin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Sliwin families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sliwin 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 29 census records available for the last name Sliwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sliwin 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Sliwin. 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 3 military records available for the last name Sliwin. For the veterans among your Sliwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sliwin lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1985, in the United States, Sliwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Sliwin in 1979 was 83, and 75 in 1985.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sliwin 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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