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Sawchyn Family History

Sawchyn 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: Sachen, Sawchuk, Sachs, Sancho, Machin, Sawaya, Achen, Machon, Vachon

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Where is the Sawchyn family from?

You can see how Sawchyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sawchyn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sawchyn family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Sawchyn's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Sawchyn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sawchyn 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 Sawchyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sawchyn. 100% of Sawchyn 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Sawchyn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 945 census records available for the last name Sawchyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawchyn 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Sawchyn. 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 63 military records available for the last name Sawchyn. For the veterans among your Sawchyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sawchyn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Sawchyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Sawchyn in 1964 was 69, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sawchyn 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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