Slack family name history and map

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Slack in 1911 Ireland

The 1911 Census recorded just 32 people named Slack in Ireland: 14 men and 18 women.

Counties and map with Slack in Ireland

Most Slacks were found in Cavan (6), with smaller numbers in Mayo (6), Carlow (4), Down (4) and Wicklow (4).
Surname distribution map, 1911 census

Slack average age in 1911

The average Slack in 1911 was 26.9 years old, though with only 32 people recorded, averages like this should be taken loosely.

Slack literacy in 1911

Of the Slacks whose literacy was recorded, 68.8% could both read and write, 0% could read but not write, and 31.2% could do neither.

Slack common first names

Among the Slacks were men named John (2), Thomas (2), Charles, George Arthur and Henry George and women named Mary (6), Teresa (2), Bridget Christina, Elizabeth and Ellen.

Slack occupations in 1911

Occupations were only recorded for a small share of Slacks. Among them were 7 at school, 3 recorded as no occupation / dependent, 2 recorded as farmer, 1 recorded as carter / driver / groom and 1 recorded as general labourer.

What religion is Slack?

Slacks were predominantly Roman Catholic (81.2%). The remainder were mostly Anglican (18.8%).

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Slack statistics (1911)

Number: 32
Rank: 7,360
Average Age: 27

Slack in the USA (2020)

Number: 12,567
Rank: 2,792

Note: If there were less than 100 in the USA census it may show as zero. 

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