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Sleeter Family History

Sleeter Surname Meaning

Probably English: variant of Sleator.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sleeter family from?

You can see how Sleeter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sleeter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sleeter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Sleeter families living in Norfolk. This was about 40% of all the recorded Sleeter's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Sleeter families in 1891.
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What did your Sleeter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sleeter. 37% of Sleeter men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Sleeter women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sleeter were Salesman and Typist.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Manager
    19%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Typist
    50%

What Sleeter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sleeter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sleeter 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Sleeter. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 248 military records available for the last name Sleeter. For the veterans among your Sleeter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sleeter lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Sleeter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sleeter in 1943 was 35, and 82 in 2004.

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