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Sleepe Family History

Sleepe 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: Sleeper, Sleep, Serpe, Slape, Leeper, Sepe, Steele, Fleece, Sledge

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Where is the Sleepe family from?

You can see how Sleepe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sleepe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sleepe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Sleepe families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sleepe's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sleepe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sleepe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sleepe ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Sleepe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sleepe 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Sleepe. 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 3 military records available for the last name Sleepe. For the veterans among your Sleepe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sleepe lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1993, in the United States, Sleepe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Sleepe in 1986 was 61, and 57 in 1993.

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