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Slocumb Family History

Slocumb Name Meaning

English: variant of Slocum .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Slocomb, Slocum, Slocombe, Slacum, Stocum, Lumb, Tomb, Crumb, Plumb

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Where is the Slocumb family from?

You can see how Slocumb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slocumb family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Slocumb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Slocumb families living in Georgia. This was about 17% of all the recorded Slocumb's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Slocumb families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slocumb 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 Slocumb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slocumb. 27% of Slocumb men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Slocumb women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Slocumb were Carpenter and Stenographer. .

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    24%
  • Teacher
    18%
  • Saleswoman
    18%
  • Stenographer
    18%
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What Slocumb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Slocumb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slocumb 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Slocumb. 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 928 military records available for the last name Slocumb. For the veterans among your Slocumb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slocumb lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Slocumb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Slocumb in 1960 was 55, and 65 in 2004.

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