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Slevin Family History

Slevin Surname Meaning

Irish (Donegal and Tyrone): variant of Slavin.

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


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Where is the Slevin family from?

You can see how Slevin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slevin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Slevin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 30 Slevin families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Slevin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Slevin families in 1891.
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What did your Slevin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Slevin. 44% of Slevin men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Slevin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Slevin were Electrician ship Builders and Waitress.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    44%
  • House Painter
    19%
  • Catholic Priest
    13%
  • Electrician ship Builders
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Teacher
    5%
  • Bread Baker Assistant
    5%
  • Waitress
    5%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Slevin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slevin 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Slevin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Slevin. For the veterans among your Slevin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slevin lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Slevin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Slevin in 1945 was 49, and 80 in 2004.

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