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Sadell Family History

Sadell Surname 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: Adell, Sandell, Wadell, Sidell, Nadell, Radell, Savell, Sell, Savel

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Where is the Sadell family from?

You can see how Sadell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sadell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sadell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Sadell families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sadell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sadell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sadell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Sadell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sadell 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Sadell. 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 8 military records available for the last name Sadell. For the veterans among your Sadell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sadell lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1999, in the United States, Sadell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sadell in 1992 was 87, and 57 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sadell 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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