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Sewin Family History

Sewin Surname Meaning

see Sawin.

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


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Where is the Sewin family from?

You can see how Sewin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sewin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sewin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Sewin families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sewin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sewin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sewin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sewin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sewin. 100% of Sewin 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 369 census records available for the last name Sewin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sewin 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Sewin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 20 military records available for the last name Sewin. For the veterans among your Sewin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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