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Slem Family History

Slem 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: Salem, Sem, Swem, Lem, Solem, Siem, Klem, Clem, Seem, Slemp

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Where is the Slem family from?

You can see how Slem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slem family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Slem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 4 Slem families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Slem's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Slem families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Slem ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Slem ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 364 census records available for the last name Slem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slem 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Slem. 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 257 military records available for the last name Slem. For the veterans among your Slem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slem lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Slem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Slem in 1964 was 52, and 56 in 2004.

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