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Slamas Family History

Slamas 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: Llamas, Lamas, Slama, Stamas, Sama, Sloman, Damas, Salama, Salas

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Where is the Slamas family from?

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

What did your Slamas ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Slamas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slamas 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Slamas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Slamas. For the veterans among your Slamas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slamas lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1980, in the United States, Slamas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Slamas in 1978 was 53, and 70 in 1980.

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