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Slayback Family History

Slayback 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 Slayback family from?

You can see how Slayback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slayback family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Slayback families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Slayback families living in Ohio. This was about 38% of all the recorded Slayback's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Slayback families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slayback 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 Slayback ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slayback. 34% of Slayback men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Slayback women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Slayback were Watchman and Cashier.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Watchman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Nurse
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Cashier
    25%

What Slayback family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Slayback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slayback 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Slayback. 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 341 military records available for the last name Slayback. For the veterans among your Slayback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slayback lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Slayback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Slayback in 1959 was 49, and 71 in 2004.

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