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Sleeseman Family History

Sleeseman 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: Cheeseman, Leseman, Sleeman, Leesman, Senseman, Sleasman, Kleeman

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Where is the Sleeseman family from?

You can see how Sleeseman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sleeseman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sleeseman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Sleeseman families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Sleeseman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sleeseman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sleeseman 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 Sleeseman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sleeseman. 100% of Sleeseman men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Sleeseman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Sleeseman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sleeseman 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 Sleeseman. 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 44 military records available for the last name Sleeseman. For the veterans among your Sleeseman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sleeseman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sleeseman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sleeseman in 1963 was 70, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sleeseman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sleeseman 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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