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Slaybaugh Family History

Slaybaugh 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 Slaybaugh family from?

You can see how Slaybaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slaybaugh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Slaybaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 11 Slaybaugh families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 65% of all the recorded Slaybaugh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Slaybaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slaybaugh 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 Slaybaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slaybaugh. 25% of Slaybaugh men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Slaybaugh women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Slaybaugh were Carpenter and School Teacher.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Proprietor
    6%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    22%
  • Bookkeeper
    22%
  • Secretary
    16%
  • School Teacher
    11%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Slaybaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slaybaugh 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 957 immigration records available for the last name Slaybaugh. 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 848 military records available for the last name Slaybaugh. For the veterans among your Slaybaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slaybaugh lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Slaybaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Slaybaugh in 1946 was 28, and 76 in 2004.

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