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Sleeps Family History

Sleeps Surname 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: Sleep, Lees, Leeds, Sweers, Leep, Spees, Flees, Klees, Sleppy

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Where is the Sleeps family from?

You can see how Sleeps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sleeps family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sleeps families living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Sleeps's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Sleeps families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sleeps surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sleeps ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sleeps. 100% of Sleeps women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 415 census records available for the last name Sleeps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sleeps 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Sleeps. 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 18 military records available for the last name Sleeps. For the veterans among your Sleeps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sleeps lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1988, in the United States, Sleeps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sleeps in 1980 was 59, and 82 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sleeps

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sleeps ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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