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Slovis Family History

Slovis 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: Clovis, Slovin, Solis, Slavin, Lois, Louis, Levis, Slowik, Sluis

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Where is the Slovis family from?

You can see how Slovis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slovis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Slovis families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Slovis families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Slovis's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Slovis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slovis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Slovis ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Plumber
    100%
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What Slovis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Slovis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slovis 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Slovis. 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 30 military records available for the last name Slovis. For the veterans among your Slovis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slovis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Slovis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Slovis in 1965 was 67, and 94 in 2002.

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