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Sewnig Family History

Sewnig 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: Selig, Selvig, Seng, Reinig, Wenig, Seelig, Denig, Lenig, Ewig

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Where is the Sewnig family from?

You can see how Sewnig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sewnig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sewnig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Sewnig families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Sewnig's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Sewnig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sewnig 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 71 census records available for the last name Sewnig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sewnig 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Sewnig. 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 14 military records available for the last name Sewnig. For the veterans among your Sewnig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sewnig lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Sewnig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Sewnig in 1968 was 60, and 80 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sewnig 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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