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Slabaugh Family History

Slabaugh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German (ultimately also Swiss German) Schlabach.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Slabaugh family from?

You can see how Slabaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slabaugh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Slabaugh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Slabaugh families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Slabaugh's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Slabaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slabaugh 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 Slabaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slabaugh. 37% of Slabaugh men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Slabaugh women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Slabaugh were Carpenter and Housework.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Housework
    15%

What Slabaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Slabaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slabaugh 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Slabaugh. 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 642 military records available for the last name Slabaugh. For the veterans among your Slabaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slabaugh lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Slabaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Slabaugh in 1945 was 29, and 66 in 2004.

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