This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Slaus family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Slaus Family History

Slaus 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: Claus, Glaus, Klaus, Staus, Saul, Slack, Lau, Glass, Sas, Blau

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Slaus family from?

You can see how Slaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slaus family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Slaus families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there was 1 Slaus family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Slaus's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Slaus families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slaus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Slaus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Slaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slaus census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Slaus

Passenger Lists

There are 38 immigration records available for the last name Slaus. 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.

View all Slaus immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 247 military records available for the last name Slaus. For the veterans among your Slaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Slaus military records

You've only scratched the surface of Slaus family history

Discover More

What is the average Slaus lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Slaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Slaus in 1969 was 57, and 78 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Slaus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slaus 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Slaus family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial