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Sawicka Family History

Sawicka 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: Sawicki, Swick, Stawicki, Sticka, Savickas, Sawka, Siwicki, Wicka

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Where is the Sawicka family from?

You can see how Sawicka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sawicka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Sawicka families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Sawicka's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sawicka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sawicka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sawicka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Saleslady was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sawicka. 50% of Sawicka women worked as a Saleslady.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Servant
    50%

What Sawicka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Sawicka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawicka 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sawicka. 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 8 military records available for the last name Sawicka. For the veterans among your Sawicka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sawicka lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Sawicka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sawicka in 1967 was 77, and 84 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sawicka 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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