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Slamer Family History

Slamer 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: Blamer, Lamer, Klamer, Stamer, Slater, Slager, Flamer, Slader, Sayer

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Where is the Slamer family from?

You can see how Slamer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slamer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Slamer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Slamer families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Slamer's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Slamer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slamer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Slamer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Slamer. 100% of Slamer 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Slamer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 370 census records available for the last name Slamer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slamer 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Slamer. 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 67 military records available for the last name Slamer. For the veterans among your Slamer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slamer lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Slamer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Slamer in 1971 was 83, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Slamer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slamer 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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