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Sawler Family History

Sawler 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: Lawler, Sawyer, Saller, Saler, Sadler, Sailer, Sayler, Shawler, Sayer

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Where is the Sawler family from?

You can see how Sawler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sawler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sawler families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 148 Sawler families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 90% of all the recorded Sawler's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Sawler families in 1911.
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What did your Sawler ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Sawler. 34% of Sawler men worked as a Labourer and 43% of Sawler women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sawler were Fisherman and Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    34%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Cooper
    16%
  • Fisherman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Student
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Sawler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawler 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 644 immigration records available for the last name Sawler. 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 358 military records available for the last name Sawler. For the veterans among your Sawler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sawler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sawler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sawler in 1963 was 70, and 76 in 2004.

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