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Origins of the Slowley surname

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About the Slowleys

We have a total number of 583 records for people with the last name Slowley.

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Where do most Slowleys live?

In 1921, most Slowleys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Slowleys

How common is your surname?

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

We have 513 records for the Slowley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1890.

Who were Slowleys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Slowleys.

What are the most common Slowley first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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

Common jobs for Slowleys

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

Common Female occupations for Slowleys in 1921
Laundress

6

Book Folder

2

Cocoa Packer

2

Domestic

2

General Servant

2

Common Male occupations for Slowleys in 1921
Miller

6

Bricklayer

4

Boot Maker

3

House Painter

3

Mariner

3

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