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Slowright Family History

Slowright 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: Seawright, Wright, Seabright, Slight, Sleight, Arkwright, Albright

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Where is the Slowright family from?

You can see how Slowright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slowright family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Slowright families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Slowright families living in Angus. This was about 75% of all the recorded Slowright's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Slowright families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slowright 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 34 census records available for the last name Slowright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slowright 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Slowright. 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 3 military records available for the last name Slowright. For the veterans among your Slowright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slowright lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slowright 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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