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Origins of the Sletcher surname

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About the Sletchers

We have a total number of 525 records for people with the last name Sletcher.

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Where do most Sletchers live?

In 1921, most Sletchers lived in East.


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Interesting facts about Sletchers

How common is your surname?

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

We have 507 records for the Sletcher surname. The oldest one dates back to 1910.

Who were Sletchers most likely to marry?

Merediths

&

Dudlys

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What are the most common Sletcher first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Sletchers

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

Common Female occupations for Sletchers in 1921
Dressmaker

7

Lace Maker

5

Lacemaker

3

Weaver

3

At Home

2

Common Male occupations for Sletchers in 1921
Coal Miner

13

Agricultural Labourer

12

Ag Labourer

4

Shoemaker

4

Bricklayer

3

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