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Origins of the Slipper surname

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Where do most Slippers live?

In 1921, most Slippers lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Slippers

How common is your surname?

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

We have 2,390 records for the Slipper surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.

Who were Slippers most likely to marry?

Smiths

&

Sprinkles

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Slippers.

What are the most common Slipper first names?

  • Thomas
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Slipper family members

Common jobs for Slippers

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

Common Female occupations for Slippers in 1921
Dressmaker

18

Servant

11

Domestic Servant

9

Laundress

9

Drapers Assistant

8

Common Male occupations for Slippers in 1921
Carpenter

23

Cordwainer

16

Farmer

14

General Labourer

14

Plumber

10

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