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Slemen Family History

Slemen 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: Clemen, Siemen, Lemen, Stemen, Clement, Leven, Sloman, Steen, Steven

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Where is the Slemen family from?

You can see how Slemen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slemen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Slemen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Slemen families living in Glamorgan. This was about 62% of all the recorded Slemen's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Slemen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slemen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Slemen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Slemen. 100% of Slemen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Slemen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slemen 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Slemen. 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 15 military records available for the last name Slemen. For the veterans among your Slemen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slemen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1989, in the United States, Slemen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Slemen in 1963 was 80, and 101 in 1989.

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