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Sewash Family History

Sewash 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: Sowash, Seward, Sease, Eash, Stash, Wash, Sewald, Sewall, Lewis, Shah

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Where is the Sewash family from?

You can see how Sewash families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sewash family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sewash family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sewash's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Sewash families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sewash 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 28 census records available for the last name Sewash. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sewash 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Sewash. 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 7 military records available for the last name Sewash. For the veterans among your Sewash ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sewash lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Sewash life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sewash in 1978 was 18, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sewash 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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