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Sewett Family History

Sewett 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: Jewett, Swett, Hewett, Rowett, Sweet, Sewell, Hewitt, Syrett, Blewett

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Where is the Sewett family from?

You can see how Sewett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sewett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sewett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Sewett families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Sewett's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Sewett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sewett 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 Sewett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sewett. 100% of Sewett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Sewett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Sewett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sewett 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Sewett. 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 34 military records available for the last name Sewett. For the veterans among your Sewett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sewett lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1975, in the United States, Sewett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Sewett in 1972 was 86, and 89 in 1975.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sewett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sewett 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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