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Slamm Family History

Slamm 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: Stamm, Lamm, Flamm, Klamm, Slama, Ramm, Alam, Slack, Hamm, Lamb

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Where is the Slamm family from?

You can see how Slamm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slamm family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Slamm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Slamm families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Slamm's in USA. New York had the highest population of Slamm families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slamm 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 300 census records available for the last name Slamm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slamm 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Slamm. 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 153 military records available for the last name Slamm. For the veterans among your Slamm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slamm lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1994, in the United States, Slamm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Slamm in 1973 was 79, and 82 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slamm 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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