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Sawall Family History

Sawall Surname Meaning

East German: habitational name from Sawall (Lower Sorbian Zawal) in Lusatia.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sawall family from?

You can see how Sawall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sawall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sawall families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Sawall families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sawall's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Sawall families in 1911.
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What did your Sawall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sawall. 39% of Sawall men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sawall women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sawall were Farm Laborer and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sawall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawall 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Sawall. 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 271 military records available for the last name Sawall. For the veterans among your Sawall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sawall lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Sawall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sawall in 1965 was 72, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sawall 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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