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Slocomb Name Meaning

English (Hampshire): variant of Slocum .

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


Similar surnames: Slocumb, Slocombe, Slocum, Bloom, Bascomb, Edgcomb, Comb, Luscomb

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Where is the Slocomb family from?

You can see how Slocomb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slocomb family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Slocomb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Slocomb families living in Louisiana. This was about 26% of all the recorded Slocomb's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Slocomb families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slocomb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Slocomb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slocomb. 34% of Slocomb men worked as a Salesman and 22% of Slocomb women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Slocomb were Laborer and Proprietor. .

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    22%
  • Teacher
    22%
  • Saleswoman
    15%
  • Proprietor
    15%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Slocomb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slocomb 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 569 immigration records available for the last name Slocomb. 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 892 military records available for the last name Slocomb. For the veterans among your Slocomb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slocomb lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Slocomb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Slocomb in 1945 was 20, and 77 in 2004.

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