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Slephenson Family History

Slephenson 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: Stephenson, Stephensen, Stepherson, Steenson, Stevenson, Steffenson

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Where is the Slephenson family from?

You can see how Slephenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slephenson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Slephenson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Slephenson families living in Durham. This was about 83% of all the recorded Slephenson's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Slephenson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Slephenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slephenson 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 Slephenson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Slephenson. For the veterans among your Slephenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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