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Sleter Family History

Sleter 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: Slater, Sliter, Sleeter, Slyter, Peter, Lever, Alter, Setter, Klever

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Where is the Sleter family from?

You can see how Sleter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sleter family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sleter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Sleter family living in Angus. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sleter's in Scotland. Angus and 2 other counties had the highest population of Sleter families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sleter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sleter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sleter. 43% of Sleter men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Sleter women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sleter were Farmer and Waitress.

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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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Mechanic
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Sleter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sleter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sleter 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Sleter. 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 102 military records available for the last name Sleter. For the veterans among your Sleter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sleter lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1998, in the United States, Sleter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sleter in 1987 was 71, and 84 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sleter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sleter 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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