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Slotkin Family History

Slotkin Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic):: variant of Zlotkin. derivative of Slotnick.

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


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Where is the Slotkin family from?

You can see how Slotkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slotkin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Slotkin families living in New York. This was about 45% of all the recorded Slotkin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Slotkin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slotkin 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 Slotkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slotkin. 39% of Slotkin men worked as a Salesman and 30% of Slotkin women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Slotkin were Teacher and Saleslady.

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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

  • Salesman
    39%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Teacher
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    30%
  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Secretary
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%

What Slotkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 947 census records available for the last name Slotkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slotkin 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 481 immigration records available for the last name Slotkin. 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 204 military records available for the last name Slotkin. For the veterans among your Slotkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slotkin lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Slotkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Slotkin in 1958 was 45, and 91 in 2004.

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