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Sawottke Family History

Sawottke 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: Marotte, Cadotte, Ayotte, Mattke, Wuttke, Wittke, Mayotte, Sicotte

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Where is the Sawottke family from?

You can see how Sawottke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sawottke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sawottke family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sawottke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sawottke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sawottke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Sawottke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Sawottke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawottke 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Sawottke. 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 326 military records available for the last name Sawottke. For the veterans among your Sawottke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sawottke lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2002, in the United States, Sawottke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sawottke in 1983 was 85, and 71 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sawottke 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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