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Sleister Family History

Sleister 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: Leister, Lister, Speiser, Meister, Lester, Leiser, Preister, Leisner

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Where is the Sleister family from?

You can see how Sleister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sleister family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sleister families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Sleister families living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sleister's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Sleister families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sleister 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 Sleister ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sleister. 55% of Sleister men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sleister women worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Sleister family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 518 census records available for the last name Sleister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sleister 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Sleister. 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 122 military records available for the last name Sleister. For the veterans among your Sleister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sleister lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Sleister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sleister in 1943 was 31, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sleister

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sleister 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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