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Sedewick Family History

Sedewick 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: Sedgwick, Sedwick, Dederick, Fenwick, Reddick, Senick, Beswick

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Where is the Sedewick family from?

You can see how Sedewick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sedewick family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sedewick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Sedewick family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sedewick's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sedewick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sedewick 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 53 census records available for the last name Sedewick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sedewick 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Sedewick. 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 3 military records available for the last name Sedewick. For the veterans among your Sedewick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sedewick lifespan?

Average Sedewick life expectancy in 1996 was 92 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sedewick 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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