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Sedenger Family History

Sedenger 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: Denger, Bedinger, Strenger, Seeger, Selinger, Saenger, Senger

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Where is the Sedenger family from?

You can see how Sedenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sedenger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sedenger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Sedenger families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sedenger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sedenger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sedenger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Sedenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sedenger 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Sedenger. 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 60 military records available for the last name Sedenger. For the veterans among your Sedenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sedenger lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1994, in the United States, Sedenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Sedenger in 1969 was 74, and 46 in 1994.

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