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Slauson Family History

Slauson Surname Meaning

English: variant of Slawson.

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


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Where is the Slauson family from?

You can see how Slauson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slauson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Slauson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Slauson families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Slauson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Slauson families in 1911.
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What did your Slauson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slauson. 26% of Slauson men worked as a Salesman and 45% of Slauson women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Slauson were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    26%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    45%
  • Secretary
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    23%

What Slauson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Slauson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slauson 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 334 immigration records available for the last name Slauson. 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 947 military records available for the last name Slauson. For the veterans among your Slauson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slauson lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Slauson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Slauson in 1952 was 44, and 78 in 2004.

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