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Seddy Family History

Seddy 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: Reddy, Keddy, Eddy, Leddy, Peddy, Teddy, Seda, Seddon, Study, Hendy

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Where is the Seddy family from?

You can see how Seddy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seddy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Seddy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Seddy family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Seddy's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Seddy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seddy 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 265 census records available for the last name Seddy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seddy 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Seddy. 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 16 military records available for the last name Seddy. For the veterans among your Seddy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seddy lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seddy 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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