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Sedin Family History

Sedin 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: Hedin, Wedin, Selin, Ledin, Sevin, Medin, Edin, Redin, Sein, Seldin

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Where is the Sedin family from?

You can see how Sedin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sedin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sedin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Sedin families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sedin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sedin families in 1920.
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What did your Sedin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sedin. 100% of Sedin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 433 census records available for the last name Sedin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sedin 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Sedin. 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 68 military records available for the last name Sedin. For the veterans among your Sedin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sedin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Sedin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sedin in 1967 was 67, and 91 in 2000.

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