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Sawaka Family History

Sawaka 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: Sawada, Sawaya, Sawka, Salama, Sawa, Salata, Tanaka, Zawada, Straka

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sawaka 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 32 census records available for the last name Sawaka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawaka 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Sawaka. 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 7 military records available for the last name Sawaka. For the veterans among your Sawaka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sawaka lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1989, in the United States, Sawaka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sawaka in 1980 was 71, and 83 in 1989.

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