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Sewick Family History

Sewick 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: Senick, Swick, Bewick, Sedwick, Sevick, Wick, Fenwick, Sedgwick

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Where is the Sewick family from?

You can see how Sewick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sewick family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sewick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Sewick families living in Alberta. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sewick's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Sewick families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sewick 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 Sewick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sewick. 45% of Sewick men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sewick women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sewick were Inspector and Clerk.

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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
    45%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Painter
    12%
  • Inspector
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Sewick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 453 census records available for the last name Sewick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sewick 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Sewick. 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 54 military records available for the last name Sewick. For the veterans among your Sewick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sewick lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Sewick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sewick in 1964 was 72, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sewick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sewick 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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