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Slain Family History

Slain 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: Spain, Blain, Slavin, Swain, Sain, Shain, Stain, Lain, Plain, Klain

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Where is the Slain family from?

You can see how Slain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slain family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Slain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Slain families living in Ohio. This was about 43% of all the recorded Slain's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Slain families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slain 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 Slain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slain. 45% of Slain men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Slain women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Slain were Barber and Housewife. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Barber
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Slain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slain 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 362 immigration records available for the last name Slain. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Slain. For the veterans among your Slain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slain lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Slain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Slain in 1959 was 52, and 67 in 2004.

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