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Slington Family History

Slington 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: Linton, Allington, Clinton, Ellington, Ovington, Symington, Elkington

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Where is the Slington family from?

You can see how Slington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slington family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Slington families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Slington family living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Slington's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Slington families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Slington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slington 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Slington. 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 military records available for the last name Slington. For the veterans among your Slington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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