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Slowin Family History

Slowin 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: Slowik, Slovin, Lewin, Sloman, Slavin, Slowey, Lowen, Sorin, Slotkin

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Where is the Slowin family from?

You can see how Slowin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slowin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Slowin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Slowin families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Slowin's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Slowin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slowin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Slowin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slowin 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Slowin. 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 6 military records available for the last name Slowin. For the veterans among your Slowin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slowin lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1999, in the United States, Slowin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Slowin in 1990 was 39, and 95 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slowin 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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