Sleith History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Sleith familyThe surname Sleith 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 Sleith familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Sleith 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 Sleith History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Sleith Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Sleigh, Sleach, Sleich, Sleech, Sliach, Sleath, Sleith, Sleth, Sleight, Sley, Slie and many more. Early Notables of the Sleith familyAnother 31 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Sleith Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Sleith family to IrelandSome of the Sleith 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.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Sleith Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Sleith Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
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