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Slowley Family History

Slowley Surname Meaning

from various places named with Old English slāh ‘sloe blackthorn’ + lēah ‘wood clearing’ including Slowley in Arley (Warwicks) and Sloley (Norfolk).

Most current bearers appear to derive their name from Sloley in Shirwell (Devon) though Slowley Farm in Luxborough (Somerset) is another possible origin.

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


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Where is the Slowley family from?

You can see how Slowley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slowley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Slowley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Slowley families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Slowley's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Slowley families in 1891.
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What did your Slowley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Slowley. 90% of Slowley 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
    90%
  • Unpaid Domestic D
    11%

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Census Records

There are 859 census records available for the last name Slowley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slowley 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Slowley. 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 53 military records available for the last name Slowley. For the veterans among your Slowley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slowley lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1975, in the United States, Slowley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Slowley in 1973 was 75, and 53 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slowley 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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