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Sled Family History

Sled Name 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: Seed, Sledz, Sledd, Shed, Syed, Slee, Lee, Sales, Leo, Sale

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Where is the Sled family from?

You can see how Sled families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sled family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sled families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Sled families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sled's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Sled families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sled surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sled ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sled. 70% of Sled men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    70%
  • Farmer
    30%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sled. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sled 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Sled. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Sled. For the veterans among your Sled ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sled lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Sled life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sled in 1970 was 67, and 73 in 2002.

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