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Sloyan Family History

Sloyan Name Meaning

from Ó Sluaghadháin see Sloan .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names of Ireland, 2021


Similar surnames: Sloman, Sloan, Logan, Sloma, Soman, Sloyer, Skokan, Sliman, Troyan

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Where is the Sloyan family from?

You can see how Sloyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sloyan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sloyan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Sloyan families living in Lancashire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Sloyan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sloyan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sloyan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sloyan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Contractors Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sloyan. 100% of Sloyan men worked as a Contractors Labourer and 100% of Sloyan 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Contractors Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sloyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sloyan 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 466 immigration records available for the last name Sloyan. 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 86 military records available for the last name Sloyan. For the veterans among your Sloyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sloyan lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Sloyan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sloyan in 1959 was 53, and 51 in 2003.

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