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Sledziewski Family History

Sledziewski Surname 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: Niedzielski, Lesniewski, Kedzierski, Laszewski, Sypniewski

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Where is the Sledziewski family from?

You can see how Sledziewski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sledziewski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Sledziewski families living in New Jersey. This was about 31% of all the recorded Sledziewski's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Sledziewski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sledziewski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sledziewski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sledziewski. 34% of Sledziewski men worked as a Machinist and 50% of Sledziewski women worked as an Inspector. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sledziewski were Core Maker and Operator.

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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

  • Machinist
    34%
  • Mechanic
    34%
  • Core Maker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Sledziewski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 314 census records available for the last name Sledziewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sledziewski 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Sledziewski. 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 88 military records available for the last name Sledziewski. For the veterans among your Sledziewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sledziewski lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Sledziewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Sledziewski in 1945 was 32, and 74 in 2004.

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