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Sedrey Family History

Sedrey 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, Medley, Seeley, Audrey, Seery, Ardrey, Serres, Pedley, Shirey

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Where is the Sedrey family from?

You can see how Sedrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sedrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Sedrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Sedrey family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sedrey's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Sedrey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sedrey 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 27 census records available for the last name Sedrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sedrey 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Sedrey. 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 7 military records available for the last name Sedrey. For the veterans among your Sedrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sedrey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sedrey 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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