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Sedora Family History

Sedora 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: Fedora, Sedor, Secora, Sedore, Serra, Seda, Sera, Sikora, Skora

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Where is the Sedora family from?

You can see how Sedora families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sedora family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sedora families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Sedora families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Sedora's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Sedora families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sedora surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sedora ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sedora. 56% of Sedora men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Labor
    23%
  • Twister
    23%
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Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Sedora. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sedora 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Sedora. 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 152 military records available for the last name Sedora. For the veterans among your Sedora ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sedora lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Sedora life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sedora in 1972 was 63, and 82 in 2003.

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