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Slayden Family History

Slayden Surname Meaning

Variant of Slaydon.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Slayden family from?

You can see how Slayden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slayden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Slayden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Slayden families living in Yorkshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Slayden's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Slayden families in 1891.
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What did your Slayden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Slayden. 100% of Slayden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Slayden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slayden 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Slayden. 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 957 military records available for the last name Slayden. For the veterans among your Slayden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slayden lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Slayden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Slayden in 1954 was 54, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Slayden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slayden 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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