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Slaim Family History

Slaim Name 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: Flaim, Swaim, Alam, Slack, Stamm, Spain, Salaam, Shim, Salm, Elam

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Where is the Slaim family from?

You can see how Slaim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slaim family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Slaim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Slaim families living in New Jersey. This was about 75% of all the recorded Slaim's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Slaim families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slaim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Slaim ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Slaim ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Slaim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slaim 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 Slaim. 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 7 military records available for the last name Slaim. For the veterans among your Slaim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slaim lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2004, in the United States, Slaim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Slaim in 1991 was 79, and 82 in 2004.

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