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Sedwell Family History

Sedwell Name Meaning

see Sidwell .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Sewell, Sidwell, Ledwell, Bedwell, Seawell, Kidwell, Jewell, Elwell

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Where is the Sedwell family from?

You can see how Sedwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sedwell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sedwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Sedwell family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Sedwell's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Sedwell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sedwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sedwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sedwell. 100% of Sedwell men worked as a Gardener and 100% of Sedwell 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sedwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sedwell 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Sedwell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 76 military records available for the last name Sedwell. For the veterans among your Sedwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sedwell lifespan?

Average Sedwell life expectancy in 1983 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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