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Sedley Family History

Sedley Surname Meaning

see Sidley.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sedley family from?

You can see how Sedley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sedley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sedley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Sedley families living in Lancashire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Sedley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sedley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sedley 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 Sedley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sedley. 100% of Sedley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sedley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sedley 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 333 immigration records available for the last name Sedley. 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 304 military records available for the last name Sedley. For the veterans among your Sedley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sedley lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Sedley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Sedley in 1962 was 79, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sedley 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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