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Sedrick Family History

Sedrick 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: Pedrick, Fedrick, Bedrick, Dedrick, Tedrick, Shedrick, Sedwick

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Where is the Sedrick family from?

You can see how Sedrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sedrick family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sedrick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Sedrick family living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Sedrick's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Sedrick families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sedrick 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 Sedrick ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%
  • Farmer
    40%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Sedrick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 779 census records available for the last name Sedrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sedrick 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Sedrick. 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 76 military records available for the last name Sedrick. For the veterans among your Sedrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sedrick lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sedrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Sedrick in 1964 was 83, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sedrick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sedrick 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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