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Sedgeway Family History

Sedgeway 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: Ridgeway, Selway, Edgerly, Siddoway, Sedberry, Ridgway, Petteway

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Where is the Sedgeway family from?

You can see how Sedgeway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sedgeway family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Sedgeway family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sedgeway's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Sedgeway families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Sedgeway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sedgeway 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Sedgeway. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sedgeway. For the veterans among your Sedgeway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sedgeway lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1983, in the United States, Sedgeway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Sedgeway in 1971 was 21, and 55 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sedgeway 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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