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Sedney Family History

Sedney 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: Sidney, Gedney, Edney, Seeney, Sydney, Seaney, Seney, Radney, Senne

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Where is the Sedney family from?

You can see how Sedney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sedney family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sedney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Sedney family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sedney's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Sedney families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sedney 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 153 census records available for the last name Sedney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sedney 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Sedney. 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 30 military records available for the last name Sedney. For the veterans among your Sedney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sedney lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Sedney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Sedney in 1973 was 81, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sedney 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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