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Slorer Family History

Slorer Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Storer, Sloper, Sloyer, Sporer, Slover, Florer, Flower, Shore, Blower

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Where is the Slorer family from?

You can see how Slorer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slorer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Slorer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 4 Slorer families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Slorer's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Slorer families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slorer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Slorer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slorer 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Slorer. 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 11 military records available for the last name Slorer. For the veterans among your Slorer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slorer lifespan?

Average Slorer life expectancy in 1973 was 30 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slorer 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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