Origins of the Sledge surname

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    In 1921, most Sledges lived in yorkshire

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    150 Sledge Travel & migration records
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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.

    Commmon female occupations for Sledges in 1921

    Laundress

    10

    Living On Own Means

    5

    Cloth Weaver

    3

    Dress Maker

    3

    Dressmaker

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Sledges in 1921

    Farm Hands

    21

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    15

    General Farmers

    8

    Joiner

    8

    Porters

    8

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