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Slaton Family History

Slaton Surname Meaning

English (Midlands): unexplained. Compare Slaten.

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


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Where is the Slaton family from?

You can see how Slaton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slaton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Slaton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Slaton families living in Alberta. This was about 53% of all the recorded Slaton's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Slaton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slaton 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 Slaton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slaton. 22% of Slaton men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Slaton women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Slaton were Truck Driver and Cook.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Cook
    7%

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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Slaton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slaton 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 987 immigration records available for the last name Slaton. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Slaton. For the veterans among your Slaton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slaton lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Slaton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Slaton in 1944 was 51, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slaton ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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