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Slocomb Family History

Slocomb Surname Meaning

English (Hampshire): variant of Slocum.

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


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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 1911 there were 24 Slocomb families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 57% of all the recorded Slocomb's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Slocomb families in 1911.
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What did your Slocomb ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Slocomb. 60% of Slocomb 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 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Mason
    40%

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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 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 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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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slocomb 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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