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Slemit Family History

Slemit 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: Smit, Levit, Salemi, Schmit, Slemp, Slevin, Sleet, Summit, Stein

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What did your Slemit ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Slemit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slemit 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Slemit. 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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There are 8 military records available for the last name Slemit. For the veterans among your Slemit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slemit lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Slemit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Slemit in 1965 was 75, and 92 in 1996.

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