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Sewton Family History

Sewton 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: Seaton, Sexton, Newton, Setton, Ewton, Sefton, Lewton, Seeton, Seton

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Where is the Sewton family from?

You can see how Sewton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sewton family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1911. The most Sewton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Sewton families living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Sewton's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Sewton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Sewton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sewton 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Sewton. 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 6 military records available for the last name Sewton. For the veterans among your Sewton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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