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Slaught Family History

Slaught 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: Slaght, Slaugh, Slaight, Slaughter, Slight, Slough, Sleight, Haught

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Where is the Slaught family from?

You can see how Slaught families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slaught family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Slaught families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Slaught families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Slaught's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Slaught families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slaught 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 Slaught ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Slaught. 100% of Slaught 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 819 census records available for the last name Slaught. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slaught 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Slaught. 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 321 military records available for the last name Slaught. For the veterans among your Slaught ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slaught lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Slaught life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Slaught in 1967 was 84, and 92 in 2001.

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