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Slason Family History

Slason 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: Lason, Slaton, Clason, Slauson, Slawson, Samson, Seaton, Jason, Elson

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Where is the Slason family from?

You can see how Slason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slason family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Slason families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 11 Slason families living in New York. This was about 52% of all the recorded Slason's in USA. New York had the highest population of Slason families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slason 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 Slason ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slason. 34% of Slason men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Slason women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Slason were Carpenter and Proprietor Manager. .

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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
    34%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Proprietor Manager
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Slason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slason 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Slason. 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 375 military records available for the last name Slason. For the veterans among your Slason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slason lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Slason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Slason in 1966 was 67, and 88 in 2003.

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