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Sloun Family History

Sloun 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: Shoun, Sloan, Sloup, Son, Sun, Loud, Sloman, Lou, Slott, Stout

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Where is the Sloun family from?

You can see how Sloun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sloun family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sloun families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 4 Sloun families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Sloun's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Sloun families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sloun 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 Sloun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sloun. 54% of Sloun men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Sloun women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sloun were Barber and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Barber
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    30%
  • Maid
    30%
  • Hairdresser
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%

What Sloun family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 928 census records available for the last name Sloun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sloun 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Sloun. 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 142 military records available for the last name Sloun. For the veterans among your Sloun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sloun lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1990, in the United States, Sloun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Sloun in 1986 was 72, and 70 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sloun

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sloun 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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