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Sloin Family History

Sloin 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: Sloan, Slovin, Son, Stein, Sabin, Albin, Spain, Lin, Savin, Sloman

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Where is the Sloin family from?

You can see how Sloin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sloin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Sloin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Sloin family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Sloin's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Sloin families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sloin 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 Sloin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sloin. 100% of Sloin men worked as a Mechanic.

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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

  • Mechanic
    100%

What Sloin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Sloin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sloin 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Sloin. 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 7 military records available for the last name Sloin. For the veterans among your Sloin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sloin lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1997, in the United States, Sloin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sloin in 1977 was 64, and 85 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sloin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sloin 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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