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Slamin Family History

Slamin 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: Slavin, Elamin, Sabin, Amin, Saladin, Spain, Savin, Lavin, Sloman

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Where is the Slamin family from?

You can see how Slamin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slamin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Slamin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Slamin families living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Slamin's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Slamin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slamin 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 Slamin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slamin. 45% of Slamin men worked as a Truck Driver and 34% of Slamin women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Slamin were Gardner and Waitress.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Gardner
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Slamin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slamin 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Slamin. 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 205 military records available for the last name Slamin. For the veterans among your Slamin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slamin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Slamin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Slamin in 1963 was 53, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slamin 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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