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Sewill Family History

Sewill Surname Meaning

see Sewell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sewill family from?

You can see how Sewill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sewill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sewill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Sewill families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Sewill's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sewill families in 1891.
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What did your Sewill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sewill. 100% of Sewill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sewill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sewill 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Sewill. 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 97 military records available for the last name Sewill. For the veterans among your Sewill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sewill lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Sewill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sewill in 1975 was 82, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sewill 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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