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Slorey Family History

Slorey 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: Slowey, Lorey, Storey, Shorey, Florey, Sorey, Storer, Shore, Alfrey

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Where is the Slorey family from?

You can see how Slorey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slorey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Slorey families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Slorey families living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Slorey's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Slorey families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slorey 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 Slorey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Slorey. 100% of Slorey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Slorey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Slorey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slorey 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Slorey. 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 10 military records available for the last name Slorey. For the veterans among your Slorey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slorey lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Slorey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Slorey in 1982 was 66, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Slorey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slorey 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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