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Slawther Family History

Slawther 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: Lawther, Slawter, Lowther, Slauter, Lather, Slater, Slagter

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Where is the Slawther family from?

You can see how Slawther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slawther family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Slawther families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Slawther's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Slawther families in 1891.
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What did your Slawther ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated Blind Certified and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Slawther. 100% of Slawther men worked as an Incapacitated Blind Certified and 100% of Slawther 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

  • Incapacitated Blind Certified
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Slawther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slawther 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Slawther. 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 11 military records available for the last name Slawther. For the veterans among your Slawther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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