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Sedgely Family History

Sedgely 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: Fegely, Segel, Edgerly, Edgell, Gergely, Seigel, Ridgely, Seely

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Where is the Sedgely family from?

You can see how Sedgely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sedgely family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sedgely families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Sedgely families living in Staffordshire. This was about 92% of all the recorded Sedgely's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Sedgely families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Sedgely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sedgely 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Sedgely. 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 22 military records available for the last name Sedgely. For the veterans among your Sedgely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sedgely lifespan?

Between 2002 and 2004, in the United States, Sedgely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sedgely in 2002 was 85, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sedgely 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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