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Sleben Family History

Sleben Name 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: Leben, Sieben, Leven, Steen, Steven, Kleber, Leber, Leen, Kleban

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Sleben ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 392 census records available for the last name Sleben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sleben 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 Sleben. 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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There are 16 military records available for the last name Sleben. For the veterans among your Sleben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sleben lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Sleben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sleben in 1956 was 43, and 70 in 2004.

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