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Sewitt Family History

Sewitt 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: Hewitt, Pewitt, Lewitt, Jewitt, Newitt, Jewett, Swett, Witt, Swift

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Where is the Sewitt family from?

You can see how Sewitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sewitt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sewitt families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Sewitt family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sewitt's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Sewitt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sewitt 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 172 census records available for the last name Sewitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sewitt 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Sewitt. 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 15 military records available for the last name Sewitt. For the veterans among your Sewitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sewitt lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1989, in the United States, Sewitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Sewitt in 1967 was 64, and 81 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sewitt 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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