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Slamb Family History

Slamb 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: Lamb, Slama, Alam, Slack, Stamm, Sama, Salama, Elam, Lamm, Swamy

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Where is the Slamb family from?

You can see how Slamb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slamb family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Slamb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Slamb families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Slamb's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Slamb families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slamb 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 267 census records available for the last name Slamb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slamb 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Slamb. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Slamb. For the veterans among your Slamb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slamb lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Slamb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Slamb in 1975 was 65, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slamb ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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