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Sloma Family History

Sloma Surname Meaning

Polish and Jewish (from Poland) (Słoma): from Polish słoma ‘straw’ most probably a nickname for an inconstant person a ‘straw in the wind’.

Jewish (from Poland; Słoma): from the personal name Shloyme, Yiddish form of Solomon.

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


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Where is the Sloma family from?

You can see how Sloma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sloma family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sloma families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Sloma families living in Illinois. This was about 78% of all the recorded Sloma's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sloma families in 1880.
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What did your Sloma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sloma. 30% of Sloma men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Sloma women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sloma were Helper and Inspector.

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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
    30%
  • Assembler
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Helper
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Inspector
    13%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sloma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sloma 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 343 immigration records available for the last name Sloma. 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 360 military records available for the last name Sloma. For the veterans among your Sloma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sloma lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Sloma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sloma in 1957 was 47, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sloma 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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