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Slocumb Family History

Slocumb Surname Meaning

English: variant of Slocum.

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


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Where is the Slocumb family from?

You can see how Slocumb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slocumb family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Slocumb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Slocumb families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Slocumb's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Slocumb families in 1911.
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What did your Slocumb ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Slocumb. 100% of Slocumb 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
    100%

What Slocumb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Slocumb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slocumb 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Slocumb. 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 928 military records available for the last name Slocumb. For the veterans among your Slocumb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slocumb lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Slocumb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Slocumb in 1960 was 55, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Slocumb

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slocumb 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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