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Sloane Family History

Sloane Surname Meaning

Irish (Down) and Scottish: variant of Sloan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sloane family from?

You can see how Sloane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sloane family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sloane families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 265 Sloane families living in Lancashire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Sloane's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sloane families in 1891.
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What did your Sloane ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sloane. 32% of Sloane men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Sloane women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sloane were Marine Engineer and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    32%
  • Builders Labourer
    18%
  • Incapacitated
    11%
  • Marine Engineer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
  • Private Means
    2%
  • Housewife
    2%

What Sloane family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 39,000 census records available for the last name Sloane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sloane 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Sloane. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Sloane. For the veterans among your Sloane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sloane lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Sloane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sloane in 1943 was 45, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sloane 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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