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Slatton Family History

Slatton Surname Meaning

English (Gloucestershire): possibly a habitational name from a lost or unidentified place.

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


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Where is the Slatton family from?

You can see how Slatton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slatton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Slatton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Slatton families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 83% of all the recorded Slatton's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Slatton families in 1911.
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What did your Slatton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slatton. 27% of Slatton men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Slatton women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Slatton were Farming and Housewife.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Miner
    6%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Slatton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slatton 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Slatton. 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 947 military records available for the last name Slatton. For the veterans among your Slatton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slatton lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Slatton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Slatton in 1959 was 38, and 71 in 2004.

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