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Slowan Family History

Slowan 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: Sloman, Sloan, Swan, Logan, Schwan, Slowey, Gowan, Lowen, Snowman

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Where is the Slowan family from?

You can see how Slowan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slowan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Slowan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 7 Slowan families living in Ayrshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Slowan's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Slowan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slowan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Slowan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Slowan. 100% of Slowan 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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What Slowan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 280 census records available for the last name Slowan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slowan 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Slowan. 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 17 military records available for the last name Slowan. For the veterans among your Slowan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slowan lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1996, in the United States, Slowan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Slowan in 1993 was 66, and 63 in 1996.

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