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Sedwin Family History

Sedwin 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: Edwin, Lewin, Seddon, Serlin, Sellin, Medlin, Hedin, Servin, Wedin

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Where is the Sedwin family from?

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

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Sedwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sedwin 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Sedwin. 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 6 military records available for the last name Sedwin. For the veterans among your Sedwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sedwin lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Sedwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sedwin in 1976 was 64, and 82 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sedwin 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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