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Origins of the Slane surname

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About the Slanes

We have a total number of 1750 records for people with the last name Slane.

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Where do most Slanes live?

In 1921, most Slanes lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Slanes

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 778 records for the Slane surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Slanes most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Slanes.

What are the most common Slane first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Slane family members

Common jobs for Slanes

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Slanes in 1921
Jute Spinner

7

Domestic Servant

5

Annuitant

4

General Servant

4

Servant

4

Common Male occupations for Slanes in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

9

Coal Miner

6

Weaver

6

Dock Labourer

4

General Labourer

4

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