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Slayten Family History

Slayten 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: Slatten, Slayton, Slaten, Slayter, Slayden, Layton, Clayton, Sletten

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Where is the Slayten family from?

You can see how Slayten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slayten family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Slayten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Slayten families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Slayten's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Slayten families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slayten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Slayten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Slayten. 100% of Slayten 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Slayten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slayten 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 Slayten. 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 23 military records available for the last name Slayten. For the veterans among your Slayten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slayten lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Slayten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Slayten in 1962 was 86, and 81 in 2002.

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