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Shleeter Family History

Shleeter 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: Sleeter, Schleeter, Schlueter, Shecter, Heeter, Skeeter, Sheerer

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Shleeter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shleeter 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Shleeter. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Shleeter. For the veterans among your Shleeter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shleeter lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1981, in the United States, Shleeter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Shleeter in 1969 was 77, and 91 in 1981.

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