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Slakman Family History

Slakman 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: Slayman, Sloman, Salman, Flaxman, Seaman, Lagman, Klarman, Speakman

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Where is the Slakman family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slakman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Slakman ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Slakman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slakman 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Slakman. 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 Slakman. For the veterans among your Slakman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slakman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Slakman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Slakman in 1963 was 75, and 90 in 2004.

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