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Sloley Family History

Sloley Surname Meaning

see Slowley.

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


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Where is the Sloley family from?

You can see how Sloley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sloley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Sloley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Sloley families living in Devon. This was about 40% of all the recorded Sloley's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Sloley families in 1891.
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What did your Sloley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sloley. 34% of Sloley men worked as a Farmer and 71% of Sloley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sloley were Gardener and Assisting Father.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farmer Retired
    23%
  • Colliery Labourer (below)
    23%
  • Gardener
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Assisting Parents
    9%
  • Assisting Father
    9%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sloley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sloley 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 340 immigration records available for the last name Sloley. 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 92 military records available for the last name Sloley. For the veterans among your Sloley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sloley lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Sloley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sloley in 1971 was 79, and 98 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sloley 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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