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Slovin Family History

Slovin Name Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): metronymic from the Yiddish female personal name Slove a variant of Slave (see Slavin ). It is formed with the Slavic possessive suffix -in.

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


Similar surnames: Slavin, Slotkin, Sosin, Sorin, Levin, Slevin, Smolin, Rovin, Lavin

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Where is the Slovin family from?

You can see how Slovin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slovin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Slovin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Slovin family living in Manitoba. This was about 33% of all the recorded Slovin's in Canada. Manitoba and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Slovin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slovin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Slovin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slovin. 25% of Slovin men worked as a Clerk and 60% of Slovin women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Slovin were Electrician and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Electrician
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Slovin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slovin 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Slovin. 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 101 military records available for the last name Slovin. For the veterans among your Slovin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slovin lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Slovin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Slovin in 1960 was 52, and 96 in 2003.

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