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Slieman Family History

Slieman 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: Sliman, Sleeman, Sloman, Alleman, Lisman, Lipman, Spielman, Shireman

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Where is the Slieman family from?

You can see how Slieman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slieman family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Slieman families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Slieman's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Slieman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slieman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Slieman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Slieman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slieman 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Slieman. 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 4 military records available for the last name Slieman. For the veterans among your Slieman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slieman lifespan?

Average Slieman life expectancy in 1975 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slieman 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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