Origins of the Slate surname
About the Slates
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Interesting facts about Slate
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Slate surname. The oldest one dates back to 1811.
What are the most common Slate first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Slates
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Slates in 1921
Cotton Weaver
14
Milliner
14
Servant
11
Dress Maker
8
Charwoman
7
Common male occupations for Slates in 1921
Farm Hands
20
Carter
17
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
17
General Farmers
15
Butcher
12
