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Sedford Family History

Sedford Name 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: Ledford, Bedford, Medford, Seaford, Tedford, Redford, Radford

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Where is the Sedford family from?

You can see how Sedford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sedford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Sedford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Sedford families living in Tennessee. This was about 56% of all the recorded Sedford's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Sedford families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sedford 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 Sedford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sedford. 50% of Sedford 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Sedford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sedford 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Sedford. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 28 military records available for the last name Sedford. For the veterans among your Sedford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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