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Slement Family History

Slement Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Clement, Klement, Clements, Lemert, Dement, Lemont, Clemens, Klemens

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Where is the Slement family from?

You can see how Slement families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slement family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Slement family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Slement's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Slement families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slement surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Slement. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slement census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 661 immigration records available for the last name Slement. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 36 military records available for the last name Slement. For the veterans among your Slement ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slement lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1993, in the United States, Slement life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Slement in 1979 was 45, and 58 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slement ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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