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Sawerbrey Family History

Sawerbrey 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: Sauerbrey, Sowerby, Awbrey, Ardrey, Serres, Sherry, Sperber

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Where is the Sawerbrey family from?

You can see how Sawerbrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sawerbrey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Sawerbrey families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 4 Sawerbrey families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sawerbrey's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Sawerbrey families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sawerbrey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Sawerbrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawerbrey 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Sawerbrey. 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 19 military records available for the last name Sawerbrey. For the veterans among your Sawerbrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sawerbrey lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Sawerbrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sawerbrey in 1980 was 83, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sawerbrey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sawerbrey 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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