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Sawhny Family History

Sawhny 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: Sawhney, Sawdy, Sahni, Sawdey, Sawin, Sang, Say, Sabin, Sachs, Hawley

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Where is the Sawhny family from?

You can see how Sawhny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sawhny family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Sawhny family living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sawhny's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Sawhny families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Sawhny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawhny 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Sawhny. 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 24 military records available for the last name Sawhny. For the veterans among your Sawhny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sawhny lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2003, in the United States, Sawhny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sawhny in 1993 was 81, and 29 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sawhny 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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