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Sedlmyer Family History

Sedlmyer 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: Sellmeyer, Sedler, Selmer, Seller, Elmer, Helmer, Medler, Semler

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Where is the Sedlmyer family from?

You can see how Sedlmyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sedlmyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sedlmyer family living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Sedlmyer's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Sedlmyer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sedlmyer 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 18 census records available for the last name Sedlmyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sedlmyer 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Sedlmyer. 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 10 military records available for the last name Sedlmyer. For the veterans among your Sedlmyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sedlmyer lifespan?

Average Sedlmyer life expectancy in 1996 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sedlmyer 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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