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Slew Family History

Slew Name 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: Lew, Glew, Plew, Shew, Blew, Slee, Drew, Lee, Low, Sales

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Where is the Slew family from?

You can see how Slew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slew family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Slew families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Slew family living in Buckinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Slew's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Slew families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slew surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Slew ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Slew. 100% of Slew women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 606 census records available for the last name Slew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slew 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Slew. 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 297 military records available for the last name Slew. For the veterans among your Slew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slew lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1993, in the United States, Slew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Slew in 1974 was 79, and 37 in 1993.

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