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Sedey Family History

Sedey 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: Seder, Seley, Sevey, Seney, Sidney, Eden, Reder, Medley, Seeley, Seda

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Where is the Sedey family from?

You can see how Sedey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sedey family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sedey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Sedey family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sedey's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Sedey families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sedey 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 Sedey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sedey. 30% of Sedey men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sedey women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    30%
  • Miner
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Janitor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Sedey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 350 census records available for the last name Sedey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sedey 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Sedey. 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 45 military records available for the last name Sedey. For the veterans among your Sedey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sedey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Sedey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Sedey in 1966 was 77, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sedey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sedey 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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