This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Sewert family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Sewert Family History

Sewert 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: Sebert, Siewert, Seiwert, Ewert, Severt, Seward, Stewart, Sweet

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Sewert family from?

You can see how Sewert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sewert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sewert families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Sewert families living in Manitoba. This was about 85% of all the recorded Sewert's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Sewert families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sewert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Sewert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sewert. 56% of Sewert men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Sewert women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sewert were Farm Laborer and Laborer.

View Census Data for Sewert | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Sewert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 984 census records available for the last name Sewert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sewert census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Sewert

Passenger Lists

There are 76 immigration records available for the last name Sewert. 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.

View all Sewert immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 50 military records available for the last name Sewert. For the veterans among your Sewert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Sewert military records

You've only scratched the surface of Sewert family history

Discover More

What is the average Sewert lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Sewert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sewert in 1964 was 80, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sewert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sewert 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Sewert family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial