Origins of the Sledge surname
About the Sledges
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Interesting facts about Sledge
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Sledge surname. The oldest one dates back to 1870.
What are the most common Sledge first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Sledges
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Sledges in 1921
Laundress
10
Living On Own Means
5
Cloth Weaver
3
Dress Maker
3
Dressmaker
3
Common male occupations for Sledges in 1921
Farm Hands
21
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
15
General Farmers
8
Joiner
8
Porters
8
