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Slon Family History

Slon 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: Son, Sion, Sloan, Solon, Shon, Alon, Slone, Salon, Soon, Song

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Where is the Slon family from?

You can see how Slon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Slon families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Slon family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Slon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Slon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slon 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 Slon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Slon. 100% of Slon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 997 census records available for the last name Slon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slon 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 270 immigration records available for the last name Slon. 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 Slon. For the veterans among your Slon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slon lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Slon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Slon in 1968 was 81, and 97 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Slon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slon 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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