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Sedivec Family History

Sedivec 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: Medvec, Sedivy, Seiver, Seiger, Diver, Medved, Seaver, Seider, Skiver

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Where is the Sedivec family from?

You can see how Sedivec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sedivec family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Sedivec families living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Sedivec's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sedivec families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sedivec 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 Sedivec ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sedivec. 50% of Sedivec men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Sedivec family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 436 census records available for the last name Sedivec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sedivec 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Sedivec. 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 178 military records available for the last name Sedivec. For the veterans among your Sedivec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sedivec lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Sedivec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sedivec in 1963 was 83, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sedivec

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sedivec 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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