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Sedell Family History

Sedell 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: Sewell, Bedell, Sidell, Seidell, Redell, Edell, Wedell, Jewell

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Where is the Sedell family from?

You can see how Sedell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sedell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sedell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Sedell families living in Northumberland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sedell's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Sedell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sedell 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 Sedell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sedell. 50% of Sedell men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sedell women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Sedell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 826 census records available for the last name Sedell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sedell 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Sedell. 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 153 military records available for the last name Sedell. For the veterans among your Sedell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sedell lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Sedell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sedell in 1958 was 50, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sedell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sedell 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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