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Slevins Family History

Slevins 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: Levins, Blevins, Slevin, Levings, Levin, Slavin, Levis, Stevens

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Where is the Slevins family from?

You can see how Slevins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slevins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Slevins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Slevins family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Slevins's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Slevins families in 1891.
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What did your Slevins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slevins. 100% of Slevins men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Slevins women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Slevins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 505 census records available for the last name Slevins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slevins 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Slevins. 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 52 military records available for the last name Slevins. For the veterans among your Slevins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slevins lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1995, in the United States, Slevins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Slevins in 1977 was 87, and 95 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slevins 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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