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Slark Family History

Slark Surname Meaning

unexplained.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Slark family from?

You can see how Slark families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slark family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Slark families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 26 Slark families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Slark's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Slark families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slark 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 Slark ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Slark. 45% of Slark men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Slark women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Slark were Bookmakers Clerk and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    45%
  • Builders Labourer
    34%
  • Bookmakers Clerk
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

What Slark family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Slark. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slark 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 758 immigration records available for the last name Slark. 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 534 military records available for the last name Slark. For the veterans among your Slark ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slark lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Slark life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Slark in 1956 was 42, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Slark

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slark 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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