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Slowe Family History

Slowe Surname Meaning

see Slow.

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


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Where is the Slowe family from?

You can see how Slowe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slowe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Slowe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 40 Slowe families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Slowe's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Slowe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slowe 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 Slowe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Lorry Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Slowe. 100% of Slowe men worked as a Lorry Driver and 88% of Slowe 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Lorry Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Assistant At Nursery
    7%
  • Cotton Weaver
    7%

What Slowe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Slowe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slowe 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 455 immigration records available for the last name Slowe. 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 341 military records available for the last name Slowe. For the veterans among your Slowe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slowe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Slowe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Slowe in 1963 was 75, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Slowe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slowe 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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