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Slevin Name Meaning

Irish (Donegal and Tyrone): variant of Slavin .

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


Similar surnames: Slovin, Slaven, Savin, Slavin, Devin, Kleven, Shevlin, Sherin, Levine

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Where is the Slevin family from?

You can see how Slevin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slevin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Slevin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Slevin families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Slevin's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Slevin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slevin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Slevin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slevin. 16% of Slevin men worked as a Salesman and 16% of Slevin women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Slevin were Farmer and Operator. .

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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

  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Cook
    7%
  • Operator
    7%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Slevin. 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 Slevin. For the veterans among your Slevin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slevin lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Slevin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Slevin in 1945 was 49, and 80 in 2004.

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