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Sedlitz Family History

Sedlitz 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: Seidlitz, Sedita, Seitz, Schlitz, Belitz, Gerlitz, Seltz, Teplitz

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Where is the Sedlitz family from?

You can see how Sedlitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sedlitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sedlitz families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sedlitz's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Sedlitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sedlitz 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 Sedlitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sedlitz. 100% of Sedlitz women worked as a 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Sedlitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Sedlitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sedlitz 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Sedlitz. 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 30 military records available for the last name Sedlitz. For the veterans among your Sedlitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sedlitz lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Sedlitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sedlitz in 1970 was 63, and 73 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sedlitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sedlitz 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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