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Sedlachek Family History

Sedlachek 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: Sedlacek, Sedlack, Sedlak, Polachek, Sedlock, Herlache, Slack

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Where is the Sedlachek family from?

You can see how Sedlachek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sedlachek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sedlachek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Sedlachek families living in Iowa. This was about 56% of all the recorded Sedlachek's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Sedlachek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sedlachek 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 Sedlachek ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Sedlachek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 365 census records available for the last name Sedlachek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sedlachek 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Sedlachek. 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 52 military records available for the last name Sedlachek. For the veterans among your Sedlachek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sedlachek lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Sedlachek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sedlachek in 1966 was 78, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sedlachek 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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