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Sewalk Family History

Sewalk 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: Sewald, Sewall, Seward, Ewald, Seal, Sewell, Schalk, Seewald, Sealy

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Where is the Sewalk family from?

You can see how Sewalk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sewalk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sewalk family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Sewalk's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Sewalk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sewalk 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 35 census records available for the last name Sewalk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sewalk 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sewalk. 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 24 military records available for the last name Sewalk. For the veterans among your Sewalk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sewalk lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Sewalk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Sewalk in 1975 was 85, and 65 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sewalk 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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