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Origins of the Slayter surname

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    In 1921, most Slayters lived in london

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    240 Slayter Travel & migration records
    330 Slayters found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Slayters

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    Common female occupations for Slayters in 1921

    Lace Maker

    5

    Cotton Factory

    3

    Housekeeper

    3

    Widow

    3

    Cotton Weaber By Power

    2

    Common male occupations for Slayters in 1921

    Brewer

    18

    Agricultural Labourer

    7

    Labr

    4

    Living On Own Means

    3

    Tailor

    3

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