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Slowden Family History

Slowden 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: Plowden, Snowden, Lowden, Sowden, Scowden, Bowden, Cowden, Howden

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Where is the Slowden family from?

You can see how Slowden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slowden family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Slowden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Slowden family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Slowden's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Slowden families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slowden 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 54 census records available for the last name Slowden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slowden 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 immigration records available for the last name Slowden. 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 military records available for the last name Slowden. For the veterans among your Slowden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slowden lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1978, in the United States, Slowden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Slowden in 1960 was 37, and 58 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slowden 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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