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Sedon Family History

Sedon 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: Seddon, Dedon, Sedor, Semon, Seton, Seldon, Sehon, Son, Simon, Don

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Where is the Sedon family from?

You can see how Sedon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sedon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sedon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 25 Sedon families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Sedon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sedon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sedon 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 Sedon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sedon. 64% of Sedon men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sedon women worked as a Maid.

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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
    64%
  • Farmer
    37%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sedon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sedon 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Sedon. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 234 military records available for the last name Sedon. For the veterans among your Sedon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sedon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sedon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sedon in 1962 was 78, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sedon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sedon 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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