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Slaman Family History

Slaman 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: Sloman, Seaman, Sliman, Claman, Slama, Slyman, Staman, Laman, Slayman

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Where is the Slaman family from?

You can see how Slaman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slaman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Slaman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Slaman families living in Devon. This was about 20% of all the recorded Slaman's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Slaman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slaman 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 Slaman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slaman. 24% of Slaman men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Slaman women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Slaman were Labor and Clerk.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Labor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Slaman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Slaman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slaman 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Slaman. 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 141 military records available for the last name Slaman. For the veterans among your Slaman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slaman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Slaman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Slaman in 1963 was 62, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slaman 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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