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Slayford Family History

Slayford Surname Meaning

see Sleaford.

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


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Where is the Slayford family from?

You can see how Slayford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slayford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Slayford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Slayford families living in Warwickshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Slayford's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Slayford families in 1891.
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What did your Slayford 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 Slayford. 50% of Slayford men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Slayford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Slayford were Motor Driver and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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
    50%
  • Motor Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Slayford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slayford 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Slayford. 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 49 military records available for the last name Slayford. For the veterans among your Slayford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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