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Sawiak Family History

Sawiak 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: Sawa, Swick, Salak, Sawicki, Salik, Swink, Safian, Slowiak, Sajdak

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Where is the Sawiak family from?

You can see how Sawiak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sawiak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sawiak families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sawiak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sawiak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sawiak 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 167 census records available for the last name Sawiak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawiak 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Sawiak. 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 16 military records available for the last name Sawiak. For the veterans among your Sawiak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sawiak lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sawiak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sawiak in 1962 was 78, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sawiak 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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