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Sedlund Family History

Sedlund 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: Hedlund, Edlund, Swedlund, Heglund, Selland, Medland, Schlund

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Where is the Sedlund family from?

You can see how Sedlund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sedlund family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sedlund families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Sedlund families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Sedlund's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Sedlund families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sedlund 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 Sedlund ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Sedlund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sedlund 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Sedlund. 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 8 military records available for the last name Sedlund. For the veterans among your Sedlund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sedlund lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Sedlund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sedlund in 1974 was 83, and 94 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sedlund 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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