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Slotter Surname Meaning

Perhaps an Americanized form of Dutch Slooter, a metonymic occupational name for a locksmith from Middle Dutch slo(e)t ‘lock clasp’.

It is derived from the Middle Dutch term meaning 'lock', which indicates a connection to the trade of locksmithing.

The -er suffix is commonly used in agent nouns, suggesting someone who performs a specific action.

This name highlights the influence of Dutch language and culture on American naming conventions.

Overall, it represents the blending of occupational identity with linguistic adaptation over time.

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

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You can see how Slotter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slotter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Slotter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Slotter families living in Berkshire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Slotter's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Slotter families in 1891.

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Passenger Lists

There are 121 immigration records available for the last name Slotter. 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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There are 275 military records available for the last name Slotter. For the veterans among your Slotter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slotter lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Slotter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Slotter in 1962 was 53, and 79 in 2004.

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