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Sledham Family History

Sledham 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: Needham, Oldham, Stidham, Steadham, Leedham, Sedam, Windham, Derham

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Where is the Sledham family from?

You can see how Sledham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sledham family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Sledham family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Sledham's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sledham families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sledham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Sledham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sledham 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 Sledham. 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 4 military records available for the last name Sledham. For the veterans among your Sledham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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