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Sedden Family History

Sedden 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: Hedden, Seddon, Shedden, Seiden, Selden, Redden, Snedden, Spedden

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Where is the Sedden family from?

You can see how Sedden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sedden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sedden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Sedden families living in Lancashire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Sedden's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sedden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sedden 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 Sedden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sedden. 74% of Sedden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    27%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sedden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sedden 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 372 immigration records available for the last name Sedden. 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 237 military records available for the last name Sedden. For the veterans among your Sedden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sedden lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Sedden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sedden in 1959 was 68, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sedden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sedden 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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