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Sleeder Family History

Sleeder 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: Sleeper, Sheeder, Sleeter, Leeder, Sleezer, Leader, Blender, Seider

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Where is the Sleeder family from?

You can see how Sleeder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sleeder family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Sleeder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Sleeder family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sleeder's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Sleeder families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sleeder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Sleeder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sleeder 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Sleeder. 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 Sleeder. For the veterans among your Sleeder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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