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Sedam Family History

Sedam Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Sedam family from?

You can see how Sedam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sedam family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sedam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Sedam families living in Berkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sedam's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Sedam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sedam 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 Sedam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sedam. 34% of Sedam men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Sedam women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sedam were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Painter
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Saleslady
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sedam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sedam 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Sedam. 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 700 military records available for the last name Sedam. For the veterans among your Sedam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sedam lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Sedam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Sedam in 1944 was 26, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sedam 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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