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Sedgemore Family History

Sedgemore Surname Meaning

Probably from Sedgemoor (Somerset), which is recorded as Seggemore in 126.

The place-name derives from Old English secg ‘sedge reed’ + mōr ‘marsh moor’.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Sedgemore family from?

You can see how Sedgemore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sedgemore family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Sedgemore families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Sedgemore families living in Devon. This was about 68% of all the recorded Sedgemore's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Sedgemore families in 1891.
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What did your Sedgemore ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sedgemore. 60% of Sedgemore men worked as a Bricklayer and 89% of Sedgemore women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sedgemore were Fisherman and Domestic Servant.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    60%
  • Fisherman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Domestic Servant
    12%

What Sedgemore family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 386 census records available for the last name Sedgemore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sedgemore 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Sedgemore. 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 48 military records available for the last name Sedgemore. For the veterans among your Sedgemore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sedgemore lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Sedgemore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sedgemore in 1971 was 55, and 67 in 1998.

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