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Slacum Family History

Slacum Surname Meaning

English: variant of Slocum.

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


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Where is the Slacum family from?

You can see how Slacum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slacum family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Slacum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Slacum families living in Maryland. This was about 57% of all the recorded Slacum's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Slacum families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slacum 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 Slacum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slacum. 24% of Slacum men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Slacum women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Slacum 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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Nurse
    15%
  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Cook
    10%

What Slacum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Slacum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slacum 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Slacum. 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 238 military records available for the last name Slacum. For the veterans among your Slacum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slacum lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Slacum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Slacum in 1947 was 37, and 72 in 2004.

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