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Sedal Family History

Sedal 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: Seda, Seal, Segal, Medal, Sedam, Sedar, Beal, Sada, Real, Neal

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Where is the Sedal family from?

You can see how Sedal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sedal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sedal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Sedal families living in Illinois. This was about 63% of all the recorded Sedal's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sedal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sedal 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 145 census records available for the last name Sedal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sedal 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Sedal. 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 18 military records available for the last name Sedal. For the veterans among your Sedal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sedal lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1997, in the United States, Sedal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sedal in 1980 was 86, and 74 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sedal 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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