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Sawallish Family History

Sawallish 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: Sallis, Wallis, Wallisch, Sawall, Allis, Swallow, Savelli, Fallis

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Where is the Sawallish family from?

You can see how Sawallish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sawallish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sawallish family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sawallish's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Sawallish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sawallish 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 Sawallish ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Sawallish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Sawallish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawallish 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Sawallish. 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 3 military records available for the last name Sawallish. For the veterans among your Sawallish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sawallish lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1990, in the United States, Sawallish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sawallish in 1982 was 62, and 71 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sawallish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sawallish 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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