Slays Family History

Slays Surname 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: Slay, Say, Slack, Glass, Sas, Salas, Claus, Lay, Sears, Sias

133	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
25	Military Records
10	Immigration Records
79	Census and Voter Lists
33	Member Trees

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Where is the Slays family from?

You can see how Slays families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slays family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Slays family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Slays's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Slays families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slays surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Record

There are 79 census records available for the last name Slays. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slays census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 10 immigration records available for the last name Slays. 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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Military Records

There are 25 military records available for the last name Slays. For the veterans among your Slays ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slays lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1992, in the United States, Slays life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Slays in 1964 was 70, and 92 in 1992.

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Slays Surname Meaning

Where is the Slays family from?

What Slays family records will you find?

What is the average Slays lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1992, in the United States, Slays life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Slays in 1964 was 70, and 92 in 1992.

Slays Family History

Slays Surname Meaning

280 record(s) for Slays

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Slays Surname Meaning

280 record(s) for Slays

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Where is the Slays family from?

What Slays family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Slays family history

What is the average Slays lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Slays family tree

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