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Slempson Family History

Slempson 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: Sampson, Simpson, Clemson, Kempson, Sympson, Stimpson, Empson

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Where is the Slempson family from?

You can see how Slempson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slempson family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Slempson families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Slempson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Slempson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Slempson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slempson 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Slempson. 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 Slempson. For the veterans among your Slempson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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