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Sawdo Family History

Sawdo 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: Sando, Sawdon, Sardo, Sawdy, Sada, Sand, Saad, Sawa, Cardo, Sato

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Where is the Sawdo family from?

You can see how Sawdo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sawdo family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Sawdo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Sawdo family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Sawdo's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Sawdo families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sawdo 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 Sawdo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sawdo. 100% of Sawdo men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Sawdo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawdo 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Sawdo. 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 51 military records available for the last name Sawdo. For the veterans among your Sawdo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sawdo lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Sawdo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sawdo in 1964 was 84, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sawdo 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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