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Slevey Family History

Slevey 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: Levey, Sevey, Lever, Leven, Seeley, Klever, Steven, Levy, Kleve

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Where is the Slevey family from?

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

There are 39 census records available for the last name Slevey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slevey 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Slevey. 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 6 military records available for the last name Slevey. For the veterans among your Slevey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slevey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Slevey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Slevey in 1966 was 84, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slevey 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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