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Sleete Family History

Sleete 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: Sleeth, Sleeter, Skeete, Slette, Leete, Sleet, Fleet, Leite, Sweet

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Where is the Sleete family from?

You can see how Sleete families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sleete family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sleete families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Sleete families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sleete's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Sleete families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Sleete. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sleete 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Sleete. 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 17 military records available for the last name Sleete. For the veterans among your Sleete ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sleete lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1987, in the United States, Sleete life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sleete in 1971 was 71, and 88 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sleete 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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