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Slenden Family History

Slenden 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: Linden, Glendon, Sanden, Blender, Standen, Lunden, Landen, Shedden

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Where is the Slenden family from?

You can see how Slenden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slenden family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Slenden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Slenden families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Slenden's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Slenden families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Slenden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slenden 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Slenden. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Slenden. For the veterans among your Slenden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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