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Sedelke Family History

Sedelke 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: Fedele, Seele, Selke, Seelye, Seeley, Edel, Redel, Sewell, Weddle

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Where is the Sedelke family from?

You can see how Sedelke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sedelke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sedelke family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sedelke's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Sedelke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sedelke 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 Sedelke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sedelke. 100% of Sedelke men worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Operator
    100%

What Sedelke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Sedelke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sedelke 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Sedelke. 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 6 military records available for the last name Sedelke. For the veterans among your Sedelke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sedelke lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1985, in the United States, Sedelke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Sedelke in 1965 was 63, and 87 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sedelke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sedelke 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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