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Slatten Family History

Slatten Surname Meaning

Norwegian (Slåtten): topographic name from the definite singular form of Old Norse sláttr slátta ‘hay field’.

In North America this surname may also be an altered form of the variant Slaatten.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Slatten family from?

You can see how Slatten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slatten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Slatten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Slatten families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Slatten's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Slatten families in 1891.
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What did your Slatten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Slatten. 100% of Slatten women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Slatten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slatten 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Slatten. 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 599 military records available for the last name Slatten. For the veterans among your Slatten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slatten lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Slatten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Slatten in 1963 was 65, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slatten 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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