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Sewart Family History

Sewart Surname Meaning

see Seward.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sewart family from?

You can see how Sewart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sewart family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sewart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 68 Sewart families living in Lancashire. This was about 72% of all the recorded Sewart's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sewart families in 1891.
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What did your Sewart ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Licensed Victualler and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sewart. 50% of Sewart men worked as a Licensed Victualler and 94% of Sewart women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sewart were Barman and Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Licensed Victualler
    50%
  • Barman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Household Duties
    7%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Sewart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sewart 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 657 immigration records available for the last name Sewart. 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 655 military records available for the last name Sewart. For the veterans among your Sewart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sewart lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Sewart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Sewart in 1965 was 85, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sewart 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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