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Sedway Family History

Sedway 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: Selway, Seda, Radway, Gadway, Rodway, Sedlak, Benway, Sedmak, Ordway

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Where is the Sedway family from?

You can see how Sedway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sedway family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sedway families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Sedway families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Sedway's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Sedway families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Sedway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sedway 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 Sedway. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Sedway. For the veterans among your Sedway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sedway lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2002, in the United States, Sedway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sedway in 1952 was 54, and 66 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sedway 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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