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Sleevan Family History

Sleevan 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: Sleeman, Sheehan, Kleeman, Sheeran, Seeman, Leeman, Levan, Slepian

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Where is the Sleevan family from?

You can see how Sleevan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sleevan family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Sleevan families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sleevan's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Sleevan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Sleevan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sleevan 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Sleevan. 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 military records available for the last name Sleevan. For the veterans among your Sleevan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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