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Sledgen Family History

Sledgen 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: Sledge, Ledger, Shedden, Pledger, Blegen, Sletten, Snedden, Spedden

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Where is the Sledgen family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sledgen 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 Sledgen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sledgen. 100% of Sledgen 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Sledgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sledgen 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sledgen. 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 12 military records available for the last name Sledgen. For the veterans among your Sledgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sledgen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Sledgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Sledgen in 1971 was 74, and 81 in 1996.

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