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Slates Family History

Slates Surname Meaning

English: variant of Slate.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Slates family from?

You can see how Slates families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slates family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Slates families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 12 Slates families living in Ontario. This was about 33% of all the recorded Slates's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Slates families in 1911.
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What did your Slates ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Slates. 100% of Slates men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1921

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Slates. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slates 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 416 immigration records available for the last name Slates. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Slates. For the veterans among your Slates ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slates lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Slates life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Slates in 1962 was 83, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slates 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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