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Sedberry Family History

Sedberry Surname Meaning

Altered form of Sadberry a surname of English origin. Compare Sidberry.

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


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Where is the Sedberry family from?

You can see how Sedberry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sedberry family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sedberry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Sedberry families living in Middlesex. This was about 55% of all the recorded Sedberry's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Sedberry families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sedberry 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 Sedberry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sedberry. 23% of Sedberry men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Sedberry women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sedberry were Carpenter and Teacher.

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    27%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Cook
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sedberry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sedberry 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Sedberry. 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 969 military records available for the last name Sedberry. For the veterans among your Sedberry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sedberry lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Sedberry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sedberry in 1947 was 52, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sedberry 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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