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Slevens Family History

Slevens 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: Stevens, Levens, Slavens, Blevens, Leven, Steven, Levene, Kleven

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Where is the Slevens family from?

You can see how Slevens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slevens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Slevens families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Slevens families living in London. This was about 69% of all the recorded Slevens's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Slevens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slevens 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 Slevens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Slevens. 100% of Slevens 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 921 census records available for the last name Slevens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slevens 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Slevens. 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 103 military records available for the last name Slevens. For the veterans among your Slevens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slevens lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2004, in the United States, Slevens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Slevens in 1992 was 77, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Slevens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slevens 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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