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Seswick Family History

Seswick 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: Beswick, Sedwick, Fenwick, Senick, Sedgwick, Swick, Herwick, Sellick

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Where is the Seswick family from?

You can see how Seswick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seswick family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Seswick families living in Yorkshire. This was about 97% of all the recorded Seswick's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Seswick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seswick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Seswick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seswick 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Seswick. 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 Seswick. For the veterans among your Seswick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seswick lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1999, in the United States, Seswick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Seswick in 1981 was 94, and 75 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seswick 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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