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Slaymon Family History

Slaymon 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: Slayton, Slaydon, Slayman, Laymon, Salmon, Layton, Gaymon, Clayson

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Where is the Slaymon family from?

You can see how Slaymon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slaymon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Slaymon families living in Massachusetts. This was about 29% of all the recorded Slaymon's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Slaymon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slaymon 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 Slaymon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Slaymon. 100% of Slaymon women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Slaymon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Slaymon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slaymon 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Slaymon. 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 37 military records available for the last name Slaymon. For the veterans among your Slaymon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slaymon lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Slaymon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Slaymon in 1974 was 85, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Slaymon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slaymon 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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