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Slaats Family History

Slaats 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: Staats, Laas, Klaas, Sloat, Salts, Saas, Laabs, Staas, Platts, Slate

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Where is the Slaats family from?

You can see how Slaats families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slaats family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Slaats families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Slaats families living in West Virginia. This was about 38% of all the recorded Slaats's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Slaats families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 327 census records available for the last name Slaats. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slaats 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Slaats. 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 31 military records available for the last name Slaats. For the veterans among your Slaats ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slaats lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Slaats life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Slaats in 1963 was 82, and 53 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slaats 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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