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Sedahl Family History

Sedahl 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, Strahl, Dahl, Seal, Rendahl, Sandahl, Sundahl, Opdahl, Omdahl

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Where is the Sedahl family from?

You can see how Sedahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sedahl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sedahl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Sedahl families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Sedahl's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Sedahl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sedahl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sedahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sedahl. 72% of Sedahl men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Sedahl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Sedahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sedahl 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Sedahl. 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 11 military records available for the last name Sedahl. For the veterans among your Sedahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sedahl lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Sedahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Sedahl in 1970 was 80, and 80 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sedahl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sedahl 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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