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Sewens Family History

Sewens 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: Sebens, Ewens, Sens, Sewell, Mewes, Stevens, Lebens, Serene, Ewen

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Where is the Sewens family from?

You can see how Sewens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sewens family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Sewens families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 5 Sewens families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sewens's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Sewens families in 1881.
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What did your Sewens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sewens. 100% of Sewens 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Sewens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sewens 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Sewens. 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 17 military records available for the last name Sewens. For the veterans among your Sewens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sewens lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sewens

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