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Slatter Family History

Slatter Surname Meaning

English: variant of Slater. Americanized form of Swiss German Schlatter.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Slatter family from?

You can see how Slatter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slatter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Slatter families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 145 Slatter families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 18% of all the recorded Slatter's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Slatter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slatter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Slatter 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 Slatter. 10% of Slatter men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Slatter women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Slatter were Insurance Agent and Private Means.

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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
    10%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Builders Labourer
    6%
  • Insurance Agent
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    2%
  • Private Means
    2%

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Census Records

There are 33,000 census records available for the last name Slatter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slatter 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Slatter. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Slatter. For the veterans among your Slatter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slatter lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Slatter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Slatter in 1961 was 58, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slatter 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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