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Slobin Family History

Slobin 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: Slovin, Sobin, Sabin, Albin, Lubin, Sloman, Slavin, Tobin, Slowik

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Where is the Slobin family from?

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

What did your Slobin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Practical Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slobin. 67% of Slobin men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Slobin women worked as a Practical Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Slobin were Proprietor and Stenographer. .

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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
    67%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Proprietor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Practical Nurse
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 471 census records available for the last name Slobin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slobin 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Slobin. 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 62 military records available for the last name Slobin. For the veterans among your Slobin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slobin lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Slobin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Slobin in 1951 was 53, and 83 in 2004.

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