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Sleezer Family History

Sleezer Surname Meaning

Perhaps an Americanized form of German Schliesser see Sleasman.

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


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Where is the Sleezer family from?

You can see how Sleezer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sleezer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sleezer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Sleezer families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sleezer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sleezer families in 1840.
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What did your Sleezer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Glove Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sleezer. 21% of Sleezer men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sleezer women worked as a Glove Maker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sleezer were Glove Cutter and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Glove Cutter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Glove Maker
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sleezer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sleezer 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Sleezer. 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 226 military records available for the last name Sleezer. For the veterans among your Sleezer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sleezer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sleezer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Sleezer in 1964 was 78, and 66 in 2004.

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