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Slothower Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Schlotthauer .

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


Similar surnames: Bloomer, Lothamer, Shover, Sower, Icenhower, Slonaker, Clower

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Where is the Slothower family from?

You can see how Slothower families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slothower family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Slothower families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Slothower families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Slothower's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Slothower families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slothower 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 Slothower ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slothower. 20% of Slothower men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Slothower women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Slothower were Laborer and Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    37%
  • School Teacher
    28%
  • Cashier
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
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What Slothower family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Slothower. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slothower 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Slothower. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 222 military records available for the last name Slothower. For the veterans among your Slothower ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slothower lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Slothower life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Slothower in 1955 was 60, and 75 in 2004.

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