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Sloney Family History

Sloney 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: Slowey, Cloney, Sliney, Stoney, Slone, Slaney, Loney, Stone, Sidney

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Where is the Sloney family from?

You can see how Sloney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sloney family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Sloney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 2 Sloney families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sloney's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Sloney families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sloney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sloney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sloney. 100% of Sloney men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 285 census records available for the last name Sloney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sloney 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Sloney. 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 28 military records available for the last name Sloney. For the veterans among your Sloney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sloney lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Sloney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Sloney in 1974 was 65, and 31 in 1998.

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