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Sawatsky Family History

Sawatsky 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: Sawatzky, Savitsky, Zavatsky, Sawatzki, Zaretsky, Sabatka, Sandusky

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Where is the Sawatsky family from?

You can see how Sawatsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sawatsky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sawatsky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Sawatsky families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 63% of all the recorded Sawatsky's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Sawatsky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sawatsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sawatsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sawatsky. 50% of Sawatsky men worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Son
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Sawatsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sawatsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawatsky 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Sawatsky. 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 45 military records available for the last name Sawatsky. For the veterans among your Sawatsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sawatsky lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sawatsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sawatsky in 1964 was 88, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sawatsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sawatsky 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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