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Sedes Family History

Sedes 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: Sides, Seres, Edes, Seder, Sees, Sales, Lees, Eden, Reder, Rodes

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Where is the Sedes family from?

You can see how Sedes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sedes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sedes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Sedes families living in Essex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sedes's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Sedes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sedes 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 Sedes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sedes. 100% of Sedes men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Sedes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sedes 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Sedes. 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 15 military records available for the last name Sedes. For the veterans among your Sedes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sedes lifespan?

Average Sedes life expectancy in 1963 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sedes 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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