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Origins of the Slinger surname

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About the Slingers

We have a total number of 9766 records for people with the last name Slinger.

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Where do most Slingers live?

In 1921, most Slingers lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Slingers

How common is your surname?

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

We have 8,980 records 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

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