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Slowata Family History

Slowata 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: Sloat, Slota, Lopata, Sowada, Sloman, Shibata, Mowatt, Slott, Salata

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Where is the Slowata family from?

You can see how Slowata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slowata family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Slowata family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Slowata's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Slowata families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slowata surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Slowata ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Gardener was the top reported job for people in the USA named Slowata. 100% of Slowata men worked as a Gardener. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Gardener
    100%
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Slowata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slowata 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Slowata. 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 5 military records available for the last name Slowata. For the veterans among your Slowata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slowata lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1991, in the United States, Slowata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Slowata in 1970 was 82, and 81 in 1991.

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