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Slieper Family History

Slieper 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: Sleeper, Slinger, Skipper, Kieper, Kliewer, Sloper, Sliker, Leeper

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Where is the Slieper family from?

You can see how Slieper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slieper family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Slieper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Slieper families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 56% of all the recorded Slieper's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Slieper families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Slieper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slieper 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Slieper. 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 26 military records available for the last name Slieper. For the veterans among your Slieper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slieper lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Slieper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Slieper in 1975 was 59, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slieper 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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