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Slemmer Family History

Slemmer Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schlemmer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Slemmer family from?

You can see how Slemmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slemmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Slemmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 15 Slemmer families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 68% of all the recorded Slemmer's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Slemmer families in 1911.
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What did your Slemmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slemmer. 20% of Slemmer men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Slemmer women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Slemmer were Painter and Secretary.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Painter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Secretary
    13%

What Slemmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Slemmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slemmer 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Slemmer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Slemmer. For the veterans among your Slemmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slemmer lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Slemmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Slemmer in 1950 was 19, and 81 in 2004.

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