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Sawdye Family History

Sawdye 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: Sawdy, Sandy, Sawyer, Sande, Sawaya, Dawdy, Sade, Saade, Sawdon

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Where is the Sawdye family from?

You can see how Sawdye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sawdye family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sawdye families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Sawdye families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sawdye's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sawdye families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sawdye 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 Sawdye ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sawdye. 100% of Sawdye women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Sawdye family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Sawdye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawdye 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Sawdye. 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 30 military records available for the last name Sawdye. For the veterans among your Sawdye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sawdye lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Sawdye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Sawdye in 1972 was 67, and 67 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sawdye

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sawdye 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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