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Slota Name Meaning

Polish (Słota) Slovak and Rusyn: nickname from Polish słota Slovak and Rusyn slota ‘bad weather period of rainy weather’ by extension also ‘evil person’.

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


Similar surnames: Slott, Sloma, Slomka, Lata, Sroka, Sowa, Sliva, Klotz, Glowa, Kloth

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Where is the Slota family from?

You can see how Slota families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slota family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Slota families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Slota family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Slota's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Slota families in 1911.
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What did your Slota ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Slota. 50% of Slota men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Slota. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slota 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 528 immigration records available for the last name Slota. 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 482 military records available for the last name Slota. For the veterans among your Slota ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slota lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Slota life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Slota in 1955 was 49, and 80 in 2004.

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