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Sedwick Family History

Sedwick Surname Meaning

English: variant of Sedgwick.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sedwick family from?

You can see how Sedwick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sedwick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sedwick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Sedwick families living in Yorkshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Sedwick's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Sedwick families in 1891.
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What did your Sedwick ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cotton Weaver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sedwick. 50% of Sedwick men worked as a Cotton Weaver and 91% of Sedwick women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sedwick were General Labourer and Cook.

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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

  • Cotton Weaver
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Cook
    10%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Sedwick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sedwick 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 494 immigration records available for the last name Sedwick. 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 876 military records available for the last name Sedwick. For the veterans among your Sedwick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sedwick lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Sedwick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sedwick in 1944 was 49, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sedwick 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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