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Sleason Family History

Sleason 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: Gleason, Leason, Seaton, Stenson, Smeaton, Greason, Leaton, Swenson

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Where is the Sleason family from?

You can see how Sleason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sleason family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sleason families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Sleason families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sleason's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Sleason families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Sleason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sleason 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Sleason. 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 16 military records available for the last name Sleason. For the veterans among your Sleason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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