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Slemmons Family History

Slemmons Surname Meaning

English: patronymic from Sleeman.

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


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Where is the Slemmons family from?

You can see how Slemmons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slemmons family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Slemmons families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Slemmons families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 57% of all the recorded Slemmons's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Slemmons families in 1911.
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What did your Slemmons ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slemmons. 28% of Slemmons men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Slemmons women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    28%
  • Farm
    17%
  • Agent
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Slemmons family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Slemmons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slemmons 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Slemmons. 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 394 military records available for the last name Slemmons. For the veterans among your Slemmons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slemmons lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Slemmons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Slemmons in 1963 was 67, and 69 in 2004.

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