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Sawokin Family History

Sawokin 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: Sorokin, Salkin, Sawin, Saeki, Sabin, Saladin, Hankin, Savin, Haskin

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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Sawokin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawokin 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 Sawokin. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Sawokin. For the veterans among your Sawokin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sawokin lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1982, in the United States, Sawokin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Sawokin in 1970 was 62, and 77 in 1982.

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