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Slattum Family History

Slattum 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: Flattum, Slatten, Slatton, Slatter, Statum, Slacum, Blatt, Slott

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Where is the Slattum family from?

You can see how Slattum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slattum family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Slattum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Slattum families living in Minnesota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Slattum's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Slattum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slattum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Slattum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Slattum. 37% of Slattum men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Farm Operator
    16%
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What Slattum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 474 census records available for the last name Slattum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slattum 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Slattum. 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 99 military records available for the last name Slattum. For the veterans among your Slattum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slattum lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Slattum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Slattum in 1966 was 78, and 80 in 2004.

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