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Slemp Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Schlamp .

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


Similar surnames: Lemp, Swem, Shimp, Seip, Shamp, Remp, Shelp, Klemm, Slimp, Shepp

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Where is the Slemp family from?

You can see how Slemp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slemp family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Slemp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Slemp families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Slemp's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Slemp families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slemp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Slemp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slemp. 38% of Slemp men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Slemp women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Slemp were Salesman and House Keeper. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    33%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    24%
  • Salesgirl
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • House Keeper
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Slemp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slemp 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Slemp. 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 768 military records available for the last name Slemp. For the veterans among your Slemp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slemp lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Slemp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Slemp in 1955 was 47, and 75 in 2004.

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