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Slaysman Family History

Slaysman 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: Slayman, Layman, Clayman, Klausman, Glassman, Lassman, Salsman

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Where is the Slaysman family from?

You can see how Slaysman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slaysman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Slaysman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Slaysman families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Slaysman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Slaysman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slaysman 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 Slaysman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Slaysman. 78% of Slaysman men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    78%
  • Operator
    23%

What Slaysman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 360 census records available for the last name Slaysman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slaysman 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Slaysman. 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 88 military records available for the last name Slaysman. For the veterans among your Slaysman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slaysman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Slaysman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Slaysman in 1963 was 72, and 80 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Slaysman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slaysman 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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