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Sediway Family History

Sediway 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: Sedita, Selway, Sedivy, Ordiway, Seda, Radway, Gadway, Rodway, Sedlak

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Where is the Sediway family from?

You can see how Sediway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sediway family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sediway family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Sediway's in USA. California had the highest population of Sediway families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sediway surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Sediway family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Sediway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sediway 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sediway. 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 Sediway. For the veterans among your Sediway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sediway lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1980, in the United States, Sediway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Sediway in 1967 was 77, and 92 in 1980.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sediway 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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