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Sedar Family History

Sedar Surname Meaning

Slovenian: unexplained. This surname is also found in Croatia where it is very rare.

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


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Where is the Sedar family from?

You can see how Sedar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sedar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sedar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Sedar families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sedar's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sedar families in 1891.
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What did your Sedar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sales Lady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sedar. 22% of Sedar men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Sedar women worked as a Sales Lady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sedar were New Worker and New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Lady
    22%
  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sedar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sedar 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Sedar. 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 448 military records available for the last name Sedar. For the veterans among your Sedar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sedar lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sedar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Sedar in 1963 was 52, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sedar 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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