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Sedgwich Family History

Sedgwich 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, Redlich, Sepich, Leftwich, Hedrich, Ledwith

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Where is the Sedgwich family from?

You can see how Sedgwich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sedgwich family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sedgwich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Sedgwich families living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sedgwich's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Sedgwich families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sedgwich 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 Sedgwich ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sedgwich. 100% of Sedgwich women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Sedgwich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Sedgwich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sedgwich 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Sedgwich. 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 25 military records available for the last name Sedgwich. For the veterans among your Sedgwich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sedgwich lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1999, in the United States, Sedgwich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sedgwich in 1958 was 62, and 81 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sedgwich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sedgwich 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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