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Sed Family History

Sed 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: Seda, See, Seed, Sem, Seid, Sen, Seo, Sek, Red, Sea

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Where is the Sed family from?

You can see how Sed families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sed family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sed families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Sed families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sed's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sed families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sed 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 380 census records available for the last name Sed. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sed 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Sed. 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 88 military records available for the last name Sed. For the veterans among your Sed ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sed lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Sed life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sed in 1978 was 91, and 98 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sed 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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