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Sloem Family History

Sloem 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: Bloem, Som, Slott, Bloom, Slowey, Salem, Sem, Loeb, Sloma, Swem

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Where is the Sloem family from?

You can see how Sloem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sloem family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Sloem family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sloem's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sloem families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sloem 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 30 census records available for the last name Sloem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sloem 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Sloem. 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 2 military records available for the last name Sloem. For the veterans among your Sloem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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