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Slaker Family History

Slaker Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Staker, Sliker, Laker, Slanker, Flaker, Slater, Saker, Slager, Shaker

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Where is the Slaker family from?

You can see how Slaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slaker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Slaker families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Slaker families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Slaker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Slaker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slaker 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 Slaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Slaker. 100% of Slaker 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Slaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slaker 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Slaker. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Slaker. For the veterans among your Slaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slaker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Slaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Slaker in 1963 was 93, and 68 in 2004.

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