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Sedlah Family History

Sedlah 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: Sedlak, Sedlar, Seda, Sella, Salah, Selan, Selak, Sedmak, Medlar

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Where is the Sedlah family from?

You can see how Sedlah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sedlah family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sedlah family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sedlah's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sedlah families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sedlah 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 79 census records available for the last name Sedlah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sedlah 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Sedlah. 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 2 military records available for the last name Sedlah. For the veterans among your Sedlah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sedlah lifespan?

Average Sedlah life expectancy in 1984 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sedlah 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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