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Slemp Family History

Slemp Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schlamp.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Slemp family from?

You can see how Slemp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slemp family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Slemp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Slemp families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Slemp's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Slemp families in 1891.
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What did your Slemp ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Slemp. 100% of Slemp women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Slemp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Slemp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slemp 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Slemp. 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 768 military records available for the last name Slemp. For the veterans among your Slemp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slemp lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Slemp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Slemp in 1955 was 47, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slemp 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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