Origins of the Slayton surname

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    In 1921, most Slaytons lived in east-midlands

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    260 Slayton Travel & migration records
    240 Slaytons found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Slaytons

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

    Commmon female occupations for Slaytons in 1921

    Blouse Maker

    2

    Brushmaker

    2

    Power Loom Cotton Weaver

    2

    Assistant Confectionery

    1

    At Home

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Slaytons in 1921

    Farm Hands

    34

    Tinsmiths

    12

    General Farmers

    8

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    8

    Semiskilled Mechanics And Repairmen

    7

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