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Sadlon Family History

Sadlon Surname Meaning

Slovak (Sadloň) and Polish (Sadłoń): nickname for a fat man from a derivative of Slovak sadlo Polish sadło ‘fat lard’.

The surname Sadloň is also found in Czechia.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sadlon family from?

You can see how Sadlon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sadlon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sadlon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Sadlon family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sadlon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sadlon families in 1911.
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What did your Sadlon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Shoe Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sadlon. 50% of Sadlon men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Sadlon women worked as a Shoe Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sadlon were Janitor and 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Cooper
    8%
  • Janitor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Shoe Worker
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Inspector
    20%
  • Laborer
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sadlon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sadlon 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 469 immigration records available for the last name Sadlon. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 450 military records available for the last name Sadlon. For the veterans among your Sadlon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sadlon lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Sadlon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sadlon in 1956 was 40, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sadlon ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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