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Sewright Family History

Sewright Name 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: Sebright, Searight, Seright, Seawright, Wright, Seabright, Enright

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Where is the Sewright family from?

You can see how Sewright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sewright family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sewright families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Sewright family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Sewright's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sewright families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sewright surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sewright ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sewright. 37% of Sewright men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sewright women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sewright were Moulder and Nurse. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Moulder
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    50%
  • Nurse
    50%
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Census Records

There are 740 census records available for the last name Sewright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sewright 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Sewright. 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 100 military records available for the last name Sewright. For the veterans among your Sewright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sewright lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Sewright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sewright in 1970 was 69, and 73 in 2001.

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