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Slowther Family History

Slowther Surname Meaning

unexplained; possibly a form of Slaughter whose form has been influenced by Lowther.

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


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Where is the Slowther family from?

You can see how Slowther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slowther family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Slowther families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 61 Slowther families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Slowther's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Slowther families in 1891.
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What did your Slowther 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 Slowther. 100% of Slowther men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Slowther 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housekeeper
    7%
  • Domestic Duties
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    7%

What Slowther family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 461 census records available for the last name Slowther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slowther 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Slowther. 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 103 military records available for the last name Slowther. For the veterans among your Slowther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slowther lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1980, in the United States, Slowther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Slowther in 1969 was 72, and 73 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slowther 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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