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Sedelmaier Family History

Sedelmaier 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: Stegmaier, Delmar, Wedemeyer, Edelmann, Bredemeier, Sedlacek

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Where is the Sedelmaier family from?

You can see how Sedelmaier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sedelmaier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sedelmaier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Sedelmaier families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sedelmaier's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sedelmaier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sedelmaier 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 Sedelmaier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sedelmaier. 100% of Sedelmaier men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Sedelmaier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Sedelmaier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sedelmaier 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Sedelmaier. 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 135 military records available for the last name Sedelmaier. For the veterans among your Sedelmaier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sedelmaier lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Sedelmaier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sedelmaier in 1941 was 42, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sedelmaier 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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