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Sewack Family History

Sewack 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: Slack, Sack, Seward, Wack, Senick, Stack, Swick, Spack, Zwack, Seck

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Where is the Sewack family from?

You can see how Sewack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sewack family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sewack families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 11 Sewack families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Sewack's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Sewack families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sewack 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 Sewack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sewack. 67% of Sewack men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Sewack family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Sewack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sewack 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Sewack. 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 59 military records available for the last name Sewack. For the veterans among your Sewack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sewack lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Sewack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sewack in 1969 was 73, and 89 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sewack

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sewack 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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