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Slenn Family History

Slenn 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: Senn, Lenn, Glenn, Stein, Lenz, Leon, Shen, Senne, Penn, Linn

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Where is the Slenn family from?

You can see how Slenn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slenn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Slenn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Slenn family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Slenn's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Slenn families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slenn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Slenn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Slenn. 100% of Slenn 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 237 census records available for the last name Slenn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slenn 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Slenn. 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 16 military records available for the last name Slenn. For the veterans among your Slenn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slenn lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1992, in the United States, Slenn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Slenn in 1967 was 72, and 84 in 1992.

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