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Sleesman Family History

Sleesman 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: Sleeman, Leesman, Sleasman, Kleeman, Steerman, Seeman, Steelman

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Where is the Sleesman family from?

You can see how Sleesman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sleesman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sleesman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 2 Sleesman families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Sleesman's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Sleesman families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sleesman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sleesman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sleesman. 100% of Sleesman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 714 census records available for the last name Sleesman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sleesman 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Sleesman. 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 61 military records available for the last name Sleesman. For the veterans among your Sleesman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sleesman lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Sleesman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Sleesman in 1956 was 57, and 79 in 2004.

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