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Sedywick Family History

Sedywick 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: Sedgwick, Sedwick, Fenwick, Reddick, Senick, Beswick, Ludwick, Swick

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Where is the Sedywick family from?

You can see how Sedywick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sedywick family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Sedywick families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Sedywick families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sedywick's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Sedywick families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Sedywick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sedywick 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Sedywick. 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 4 military records available for the last name Sedywick. For the veterans among your Sedywick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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