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Slima Family History

Slima 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: Shima, Sliva, Sloma, Lima, Sima, Sliman, Sliwa, Klima, Slimp, Slama

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Where is the Slima family from?

You can see how Slima families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slima family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Slima families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Slima family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Slima's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Slima families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slima 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 83 census records available for the last name Slima. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slima 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Slima. 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 11 military records available for the last name Slima. For the veterans among your Slima ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slima lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Slima life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Slima in 1977 was 65, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slima 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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