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Slaydon Name Meaning

English: altered form of Slayton .

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


Similar surnames: Claydon, Stayton, Slatton, Slayton, Sawdon, Clayton, Glandon, Layton

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Where is the Slaydon family from?

You can see how Slaydon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slaydon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Slaydon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Slaydon families living in Worcestershire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Slaydon's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Slaydon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slaydon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Slaydon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slaydon. 33% of Slaydon men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Slaydon women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Slaydon were Foreman and Saleslady. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Engineer
    7%
  • Foreman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Slaydon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slaydon 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Slaydon. 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 488 military records available for the last name Slaydon. For the veterans among your Slaydon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slaydon lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Slaydon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Slaydon in 1954 was 20, and 75 in 2004.

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