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Sedbrook Family History

Sedbrook 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: Seabrook, Benbrook, Seabrooks, Holbrook, Brook, Westbrook, Ashbrook

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Where is the Sedbrook family from?

You can see how Sedbrook families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sedbrook family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sedbrook families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Sedbrook families living in Surrey. This was about 56% of all the recorded Sedbrook's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Sedbrook families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sedbrook surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sedbrook ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sedbrook. 50% of Sedbrook men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sedbrook women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Shipping Clerk
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Sedbrook family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 353 census records available for the last name Sedbrook. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sedbrook 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Sedbrook. 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 68 military records available for the last name Sedbrook. For the veterans among your Sedbrook ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sedbrook lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Sedbrook life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Sedbrook in 1969 was 72, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sedbrook 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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