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Slearan Family History

Slearan Name 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: Seaman, Clearman, Spearman, Sheeran, Leaman, Stearman, Saran, Slepian

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Where is the Slearan family from?

You can see how Slearan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slearan family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 9 Slearan families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Slearan's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Slearan families in 1841.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Slearan ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Slearan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slearan 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 Slearan. 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 Slearan. For the veterans among your Slearan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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