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Sleyo Family History

Sleyo 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: Leo, Ley, Kley, Iley, Seno, Slay, Sebo, Leys, Seto, Bley

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Where is the Sleyo family from?

You can see how Sleyo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sleyo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sleyo family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Sleyo's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Sleyo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sleyo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sleyo ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Sleyo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sleyo 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Sleyo. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Sleyo. For the veterans among your Sleyo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sleyo lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1998, in the United States, Sleyo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Sleyo in 1975 was 81, and 66 in 1998.

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