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Saslow Name Meaning

American shortened and altered form of Jewish Zaslavsky . Compare Zaslow .

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


Similar surnames: Zaslow, Maslow, Koslow, Kaplow, Sarlo, Gallow, Sandow, Sharlow

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Where is the Saslow family from?

You can see how Saslow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saslow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Saslow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Saslow families living in Staffordshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Saslow's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Saslow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saslow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Saslow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Saslow. 19% of Saslow men worked as a Salesman and 20% of Saslow women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Saslow were Proprietor and Secretary. .

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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

  • Salesman
    19%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Proprietor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Secretary
    10%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Saslow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saslow 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 270 immigration records available for the last name Saslow. 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 155 military records available for the last name Saslow. For the veterans among your Saslow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saslow lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Saslow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Saslow in 1962 was 72, and 86 in 2004.

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