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Sederwall Family History

Sederwall 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: Seewald, Stierwalt, Steuerwald, Vanderwall, Nebergall, Sewall

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Where is the Sederwall family from?

You can see how Sederwall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sederwall family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Sederwall families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Sederwall's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sederwall families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sederwall 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 69 census records available for the last name Sederwall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sederwall 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 Sederwall. 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 34 military records available for the last name Sederwall. For the veterans among your Sederwall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sederwall lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Sederwall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sederwall in 1969 was 80, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sederwall 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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