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Sewery Family History

Sewery 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: Seery, Severy, Seward, Sewell, Severo, Severn, Severe, Dewey, Newey

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Where is the Sewery family from?

You can see how Sewery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sewery family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sewery families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Sewery families living in Cumberland. This was about 78% of all the recorded Sewery's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Sewery families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sewery 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 233 census records available for the last name Sewery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sewery 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Sewery. 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 7 military records available for the last name Sewery. For the veterans among your Sewery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sewery lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1993, in the United States, Sewery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Sewery in 1974 was 79, and 7 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sewery 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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