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Sewty Family History

Sewty 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: Setty, Shetty, Seth, Dewey, Seery, Newey, Seto, Sealy, Seta, Selby

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Where is the Sewty family from?

You can see how Sewty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sewty family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Sewty families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Sewty families living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sewty's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Sewty families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Sewty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sewty 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sewty. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sewty. For the veterans among your Sewty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sewty lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sewty 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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