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Slackford Family History

Slackford 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: Blackford, Shackford, Stockford, Lankford, Stafford, Blackmore

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Where is the Slackford family from?

You can see how Slackford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slackford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Slackford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Slackford families living in Ohio. This was about 63% of all the recorded Slackford's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Slackford families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slackford 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 Slackford ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Slackford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 367 census records available for the last name Slackford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slackford 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Slackford. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 53 military records available for the last name Slackford. For the veterans among your Slackford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slackford lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Slackford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Slackford in 1972 was 87, and 91 in 2001.

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