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Sleeson Family History

Sleeson 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: Leeson, Gleeson, Stenson, Steenson, Beeson, Swenson, Asleson, Neeson

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Where is the Sleeson family from?

You can see how Sleeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sleeson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sleeson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Sleeson families living in Illinois. This was about 92% of all the recorded Sleeson's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sleeson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Sleeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sleeson 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Sleeson. 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 3 military records available for the last name Sleeson. For the veterans among your Sleeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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