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Slern Family History

Slern 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: Stern, Shern, Stein, Leon, Shen, Kern, Glen, Steen, Klein, Lein

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Where is the Slern family from?

You can see how Slern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slern family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Slern family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Slern's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Slern families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slern 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 138 census records available for the last name Slern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slern 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Slern. 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 132 military records available for the last name Slern. For the veterans among your Slern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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