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Sleeth Family History

Sleeth Surname Meaning

English: variant of Sly or Slade.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sleeth family from?

You can see how Sleeth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sleeth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sleeth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 26 Sleeth families living in Durham. This was about 38% of all the recorded Sleeth's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Sleeth families in 1891.
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What did your Sleeth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sleeth. 100% of Sleeth men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Sleeth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Sleeth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sleeth 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 739 immigration records available for the last name Sleeth. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sleeth. For the veterans among your Sleeth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sleeth lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Sleeth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sleeth in 1944 was 21, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sleeth 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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