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Slayman Family History

Slayman Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of Dutch Slagman an occupational name for a miller who owns an oil mill.

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


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Where is the Slayman family from?

You can see how Slayman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slayman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Slayman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Slayman families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Slayman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Slayman families in 1891.
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What did your Slayman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slayman. 38% of Slayman men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Slayman women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Slayman were Farmer 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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Miner
    21%
  • Operator
    9%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%

What Slayman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Slayman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slayman 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Slayman. 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 331 military records available for the last name Slayman. For the veterans among your Slayman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slayman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Slayman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Slayman in 1964 was 77, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slayman 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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