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Slacter Family History

Slacter 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: Slauter, Slater, Slagter, Slatter, Slawter, Slayter, Plaster, Salter

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Where is the Slacter family from?

You can see how Slacter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slacter family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Slacter families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 7 Slacter families living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Slacter's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Slacter families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slacter 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 74 census records available for the last name Slacter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slacter 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Slacter. 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 45 military records available for the last name Slacter. For the veterans among your Slacter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slacter lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2002, in the United States, Slacter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Slacter in 1998 was 71, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slacter 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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