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Sedelow Family History

Sedelow 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: Sudlow, Stielow, Ledlow, Strelow, Seeley, Edel, Redel, Sewell

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Where is the Sedelow family from?

You can see how Sedelow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sedelow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sedelow family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Sedelow's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Sedelow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sedelow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sedelow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machine Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sedelow. 100% of Sedelow men worked as a Machine Operator. .

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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

  • Machine Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Sedelow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sedelow 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Sedelow. 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 10 military records available for the last name Sedelow. For the veterans among your Sedelow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sedelow lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Sedelow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sedelow in 1967 was 68, and 62 in 2001.

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