Origins of the Slinger surname
About the Slingers
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Interesting facts about Slinger
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Slinger surname. The oldest one dates back to 1600.
Who were Slingers most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Slinger first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Slingers
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Slingers in 1921
Cotton Weaver
97
Dressmaker
39
Cotton Winder
27
House Keeper
27
Farmers Wife
26
Common male occupations for Slingers in 1921
Farmer
99
Cotton Weaver
59
Farmers Son
36
Farm Labourer
32
Joiner
26
