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Sclater Family History

Sclater Surname Meaning

see Slater.

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


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Where is the Sclater family from?

You can see how Sclater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sclater family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sclater families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 53 Sclater families living in Devon. This was about 39% of all the recorded Sclater's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Sclater families in 1891.
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What did your Sclater ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Market Gardenerown Account and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sclater. 43% of Sclater men worked as a Market Gardenerown Account and 74% of Sclater women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sclater were Market Gardener and Shorthand Typist.

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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

  • Market Gardenerown Account
    43%
  • Railway Clerk
    29%
  • Market Gardener
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Private Means
    22%
  • Shorthand Typist
    5%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Sclater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sclater 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sclater. 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 982 military records available for the last name Sclater. For the veterans among your Sclater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sclater lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2002, in the United States, Sclater life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sclater in 1950 was 46, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sclater 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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