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Slawson Name Meaning

English: habitational name from Slawston (Leicestershire) with the loss of -t- characteristic of this area. The placename may derive from the Old Norse personal name Slagr (Middle English genitive Slages) + Old English tūn ‘farmstead estate’.

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


Similar surnames: Slaton, Slauson, Gladson, Lawson, Layson, Bason, Ladson, Searson

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Where is the Slawson family from?

You can see how Slawson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slawson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Slawson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 37 Slawson families living in London. This was about 15% of all the recorded Slawson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Slawson families in 1891.
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What did your Slawson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Slawson. 100% of Slawson men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Slawson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Shop Assistant
    3%
  • Closing Dept Boots shoes
    3%
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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Slawson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slawson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Slawson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Slawson. For the veterans among your Slawson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slawson lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Slawson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Slawson in 1943 was 24, and 69 in 2004.

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