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Slahta Family History

Slahta 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: Salata, Lahti, Slaght, Lata, Santa, Plachta, Plata, Latta, Blaha

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Where is the Slahta family from?

You can see how Slahta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slahta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Slahta families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Slahta's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Slahta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slahta 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 Slahta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Slahta. 100% of Slahta 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
    100%

What Slahta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Slahta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slahta 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Slahta. 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 12 military records available for the last name Slahta. For the veterans among your Slahta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slahta lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Slahta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Slahta in 1970 was 67, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Slahta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slahta 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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