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Sewald Family History

Sewald Surname Meaning

German: variant of Seewald

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sewald family from?

You can see how Sewald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sewald family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sewald families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Sewald families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Sewald's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sewald families in 1911.
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What did your Sewald ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sewald. 36% of Sewald men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Sewald women worked as a Bookeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sewald were Farm Laborer and Maid.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookeeper
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Maid
    34%

What Sewald family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sewald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sewald 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 327 immigration records available for the last name Sewald. 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 683 military records available for the last name Sewald. For the veterans among your Sewald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sewald lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Sewald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Sewald in 1949 was 56, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sewald

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sewald 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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