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Slaven Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Slavin .

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


Similar surnames: Slavens, Caven, Glave, Slovin, Heaven, Slavin, Savin, Haven, Lavey

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Where is the Slaven family from?

You can see how Slaven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slaven family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Slaven families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Slaven families living in Quebec. This was about 32% of all the recorded Slaven's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Slaven families in 1911.
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What did your Slaven ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Vendeuse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Slaven. 72% of Slaven men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Slaven women worked as a Vendeuse. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Vendeuse
    100%
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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Slaven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slaven 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Slaven. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Slaven. For the veterans among your Slaven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slaven lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Slaven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Slaven in 1957 was 41, and 68 in 2004.

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