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Slat Family History

Slat Surname Meaning

see Slate.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Slat family from?

You can see how Slat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slat family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Slat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 3 Slat families living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Slat's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Slat families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Slat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Slat. 100% of Slat men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Slat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slat 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Slat. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Slat. For the veterans among your Slat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slat lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Slat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Slat in 1964 was 77, and 81 in 2004.

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