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Sawchuk Family History

Sawchuk Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Sawczuk or Ukrainian Savchuk.

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


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Where is the Sawchuk family from?

You can see how Sawchuk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sawchuk family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sawchuk families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Sawchuk families living in Manitoba. This was about 34% of all the recorded Sawchuk's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Sawchuk families in 1911.
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What did your Sawchuk ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Sawchuk. 59% of Sawchuk men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sawchuk women 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    59%
  • Labourer
    14%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farmers Son
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Sawchuk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Sawchuk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawchuk 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 546 immigration records available for the last name Sawchuk. 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 579 military records available for the last name Sawchuk. For the veterans among your Sawchuk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sawchuk lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Sawchuk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Sawchuk in 1956 was 59, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sawchuk 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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