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Sloey Family History

Sloey 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: Slowey, Loy, Ley, Kley, Slott, Iley, Olney, Slay, Lory, Flory

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Where is the Sloey family from?

You can see how Sloey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sloey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sloey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Sloey families living in Illinois. This was about 42% of all the recorded Sloey's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sloey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sloey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sloey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sloey. 50% of Sloey men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sloey women worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Electrician
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Sloey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 976 census records available for the last name Sloey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sloey 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Sloey. 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 130 military records available for the last name Sloey. For the veterans among your Sloey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sloey lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Sloey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sloey in 1970 was 73, and 72 in 2004.

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