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Sawalish Family History

Sawalish 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: Swales, Salis, Sallis, Walsh, Sablich, Kalish, Karalis, Stanish

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Where is the Sawalish family from?

You can see how Sawalish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sawalish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Sawalish families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Sawalish's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sawalish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sawalish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sawalish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sawalish. 100% of Sawalish men worked as a Salesman.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Sawalish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Sawalish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawalish 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Sawalish. 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 33 military records available for the last name Sawalish. For the veterans among your Sawalish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sawalish lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Sawalish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sawalish in 1962 was 80, and 50 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sawalish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sawalish 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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