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Slamey Family History

Slamey 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: Lamey, Stamey, Slaney, Swamy, Blamer, Slay, Staley, Slowey, Slade

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Where is the Slamey family from?

You can see how Slamey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slamey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Slamey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Slamey families living in North Carolina. This was about 67% of all the recorded Slamey's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Slamey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slamey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Slamey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slamey 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Slamey. 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 5 military records available for the last name Slamey. For the veterans among your Slamey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slamey lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2003, in the United States, Slamey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Slamey in 1990 was 88, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slamey 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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