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Sawalski Family History

Sawalski Surname 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: Kowalski, Pawelski, Walski, Skalski, Sugalski, Sokalski, Rafalski

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Where is the Sawalski family from?

You can see how Sawalski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sawalski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sawalski families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sawalski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sawalski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sawalski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Sawalski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawalski 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Sawalski. 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 9 military records available for the last name Sawalski. For the veterans among your Sawalski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sawalski lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Sawalski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sawalski in 1962 was 62, and 64 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sawalski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sawalski 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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