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Sleeva Family History

Sleeva 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: Sliva, Leva, Selva, Alleva, Leiva, Pleva, Sleeth, Sleeman, Seeba

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What did your Sleeva ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sleeva. 50% of Sleeva men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Miner
    50%

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Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Sleeva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sleeva 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Sleeva. 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 18 military records available for the last name Sleeva. For the veterans among your Sleeva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sleeva lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Sleeva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Sleeva in 1969 was 75, and 74 in 2004.

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