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Sedoris Family History

Sedoris Surname Meaning

Variant of Saddoris a surname of French or German origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sedoris family from?

You can see how Sedoris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sedoris family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sedoris families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sedoris family living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Sedoris's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Sedoris families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sedoris surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sedoris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Spudor Op were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sedoris. 40% of Sedoris men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sedoris women worked as a Spudor Op.

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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
    40%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spudor Op
    100%

What Sedoris family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 825 census records available for the last name Sedoris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sedoris 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Sedoris. 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 149 military records available for the last name Sedoris. For the veterans among your Sedoris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sedoris lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Sedoris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Sedoris in 1960 was 46, and 65 in 2003.

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