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Slenton Family History

Slenton 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: Lenton, Shenton, Linton, Seaton, Stanton, Fenton, Denton, Henton

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Where is the Slenton family from?

You can see how Slenton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slenton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Slenton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Slenton families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Slenton's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Slenton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slenton 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 65 census records available for the last name Slenton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slenton 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Slenton. 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 3 military records available for the last name Slenton. For the veterans among your Slenton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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