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Slayter Family History

Slayter Surname Meaning

English (Middlesex and Buckinghamshire): variant of Slater.

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


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Where is the Slayter family from?

You can see how Slayter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slayter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Slayter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Slayter families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Slayter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Slayter families in 1891.
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What did your Slayter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Slayter. 67% of Slayter 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Private Means
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Slayter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slayter 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 538 immigration records available for the last name Slayter. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Slayter. For the veterans among your Slayter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slayter lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Slayter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Slayter in 1964 was 74, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Slayter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slayter 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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