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Sawgle Family History

Sawgle 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: Sale, Eagle, Wagle, Sage, Angle, Agle, Daigle, Nagle, Sable, Single

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Where is the Sawgle family from?

You can see how Sawgle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sawgle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sawgle families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Sawgle family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Sawgle's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Sawgle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sawgle 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 30 census records available for the last name Sawgle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawgle 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sawgle. 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 1 military records available for the last name Sawgle. For the veterans among your Sawgle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sawgle lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Sawgle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sawgle in 1976 was 76, and 91 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sawgle 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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