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Slen Family History

Slen 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: Shen, Glen, Olen, Len, Sen, Suen, Sien, Slee, Salen, Sten

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Where is the Slen family from?

You can see how Slen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Slen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Slen families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Slen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Slen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Slen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 326 census records available for the last name Slen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slen 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Slen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 43 military records available for the last name Slen. For the veterans among your Slen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1993, in the United States, Slen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Slen in 1973 was 49, and 100 in 1993.

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