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Slou Family History

Slou 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: Lou, Sloup, Lu, Son, Sok, Zhou, So, You, Low, Loy

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Where is the Slou family from?

You can see how Slou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slou family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Slou family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Slou's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Slou families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slou surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Slou ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Slou ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Slou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slou 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Slou. 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 4 military records available for the last name Slou. For the veterans among your Slou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slou lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1998, in the United States, Slou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Slou in 1992 was 64, and 74 in 1998.

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