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Slanec Family History

Slanec 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: Slane, Slaney, Lane, Planer, Slade, Sane, Slape, Blanc, Spanel, Shane

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Where is the Slanec family from?

You can see how Slanec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slanec family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Slanec families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Slanec families living in Warwickshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Slanec's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Slanec families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slanec 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 Slanec ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Slanec. 25% of Slanec men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Upholsterer
    17%

What Slanec family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 614 census records available for the last name Slanec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slanec 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Slanec. 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 69 military records available for the last name Slanec. For the veterans among your Slanec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slanec lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Slanec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Slanec in 1967 was 83, and 94 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Slanec

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slanec 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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