Sleigh History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms 

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Early Origins of the Sleigh family

The surname Sleigh was first found in Essex, where Walter Sleh was listed in the Feet of Fines in 1219. Thomas Sleh, Slei, Slegh was listed in the Assize Rolls of Lincolnshire in 1219 and Robert Sley was listed in the Assize Rolls of Warwickshire in 1221. 1

The "epithet sly did not primarily imply anything dishonourable; though like 'crafty' and 'cunning' it has since come to be taken in a bad sense. The Slys or Sleighs were skilful men - cunning of hand. We are informed that Sly was anciently a common name in Shakespeare's own town. " 2 The Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 include: Ralph Sly in Hertfordshire; John Sley in Cambridgeshire; and John le Slege in Oxfordshire. 3

The hamlet of Ash in Derbyshire was an ancient family seat at one time. "The place was the property of the Sleigh family, from whom it came to the Chethams, and subsequently to the Cottons." 4

Early History of the Sleigh family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Sleigh research. Another 153 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1271, 1275, 1317, 1574, 1674, 1679 and 1756 are included under the topic Early Sleigh History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Sleigh Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Sleigh, Sleach, Sleich, Sleech, Sliach, Sleath, Sleith, Sleth, Sleight, Sley, Slie and many more.

Early Notables of the Sleigh family

Another 31 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Sleigh Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Sleigh family to Ireland

Some of the Sleigh family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.



Sleigh migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Sleigh Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Sleigh Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Sleigh Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Sleigh migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Sleigh Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century

Sleigh migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Sleigh Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Contemporary Notables of the name Sleigh (post 1700) +






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