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Slocume Family History

Slocume 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: Slocum, Slocumb, Stocum, Slocomb, Slocombe, Slacum, Plume, Sloma

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Where is the Slocume family from?

You can see how Slocume families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slocume family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Slocume families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Slocume families living in Illinois. This was about 63% of all the recorded Slocume's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Slocume families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slocume surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Slocume. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slocume 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Slocume. 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 8 military records available for the last name Slocume. For the veterans among your Slocume ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slocume lifespan?

Average Slocume life expectancy in 1979 was 48 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slocume 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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