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Sleaford Family History

Sleaford Surname Meaning

from Sleaford (Lincs) which is recorded as Sliowaforda in a 12th century copy of a document from 85. The place-name derives from an Old English river-name *Sliowa (itself meaning ‘slimy muddy stream’ from a word related to Norwegian sli ‘slime’ and Old English slēo slīw ‘tench’) + Old English ford ‘shallow place by which water can be crossed ford’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sleaford family from?

You can see how Sleaford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sleaford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sleaford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 55 Sleaford families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Sleaford's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Sleaford families in 1891.
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What did your Sleaford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sleaford. 40% of Sleaford men worked as a Farmer and 56% of Sleaford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sleaford were Road Labourer and Domestic Duties (unpaid).

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Farm Labourer
    30%
  • Master Baker
    10%
  • Road Labourer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    56%
  • Household Duties
    16%
  • Domestic Duties
    8%
  • Domestic Duties (unpaid)
    4%

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Passenger Lists

There are 80 immigration records available for the last name Sleaford. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 175 military records available for the last name Sleaford. For the veterans among your Sleaford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sleaford lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Sleaford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Sleaford in 1973 was 72, and 64 in 1998.

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