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Slainer Family History

Slainer 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: Laine, Slinger, Leiner, Trainer, Planer, Ladner, Lahner, Steiner

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Where is the Slainer family from?

You can see how Slainer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slainer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Slainer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Slainer families living in Dorset. This was 100% of all the recorded Slainer's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Slainer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slainer 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 72 census records available for the last name Slainer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slainer 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Slainer. 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 1 military records available for the last name Slainer. For the veterans among your Slainer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slainer lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slainer 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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