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Slovan Family History

Slovan 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: Sloman, Sloan, Slovin, Slovak, Shovan, Lovan, Slavin, Sliva, Logan

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Where is the Slovan family from?

You can see how Slovan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slovan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Slovan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Slovan family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Slovan's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Slovan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slovan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1881
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What did your Slovan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slovan. 100% of Slovan men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Slovan women worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Slovan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 441 census records available for the last name Slovan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slovan 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Slovan. 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 62 military records available for the last name Slovan. For the veterans among your Slovan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slovan lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2000, in the United States, Slovan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Slovan in 1987 was 80, and 70 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Slovan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slovan 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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