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Slatford Family History

Slatford Surname Meaning

From Slaughterford (Wilts), which is recorded as Slauterneford in 1289 and Slahteford in 129, the place-name derives from Old English slāh-þorn ‘sloe thorn blackthorn’ + ford ‘shallow place by which water can be crossed ford’.

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


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Where is the Slatford family from?

You can see how Slatford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slatford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Slatford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Slatford families living in Sussex. This was about 13% of all the recorded Slatford's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Slatford families in 1891.
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What did your Slatford 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 Slatford. 43% of Slatford men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Slatford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Slatford were Grocers Manager and House Wife.

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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
    43%
  • Gardener
    29%
  • Grocers Manager
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Domestic Duties
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic Worker
    4%
  • House Wife
    4%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 318 immigration records available for the last name Slatford. 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 119 military records available for the last name Slatford. For the veterans among your Slatford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slatford lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Slatford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Slatford in 1979 was 79, and 93 in 2004.

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