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Slayler Family History

Slayler 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: Sayler, Slayter, Sayer, Layer, Stadler, Staller, Lawler, Stabler

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Where is the Slayler family from?

You can see how Slayler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slayler family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Slayler family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Slayler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Slayler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slayler 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 Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Slayler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slayler 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Slayler. 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 4 military records available for the last name Slayler. For the veterans among your Slayler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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