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Sedivy Family History

Sedivy Surname Meaning

Czech (Šedivý): descriptive nickname from the adjective šedivý ‘gray(-haired)’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sedivy family from?

You can see how Sedivy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sedivy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sedivy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 16 Sedivy families living in London. This was about 89% of all the recorded Sedivy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sedivy families in 1891.
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What did your Sedivy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sedivy. 22% of Sedivy men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Sedivy women worked as an Inspector. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sedivy were Machinist and Housewife.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 461 immigration records available for the last name Sedivy. 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 615 military records available for the last name Sedivy. For the veterans among your Sedivy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sedivy lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Sedivy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Sedivy in 1956 was 24, and 85 in 2004.

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