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Slaney Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Sliney . Irish: variant of Slane . English: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Seaney, Slane, Dulaney, Slaven, Sliney, Flanery, Laney, Glancey, Lane

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Where is the Slaney family from?

You can see how Slaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slaney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Slaney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Slaney family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Slaney's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Slaney families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slaney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Slaney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slaney. 25% of Slaney men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Slaney women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Slaney were Machinist and Stenographer. .

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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
    25%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    30%
  • House Work
    12%
  • House Keeper
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%
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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Slaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slaney 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Slaney. 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 Slaney. For the veterans among your Slaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slaney lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Slaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Slaney in 1940 was 28, and 71 in 2004.

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