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Sawert Family History

Sawert 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: Sagert, Sayer, Sager, Sweet, Baert, Swett, Sawyer, Samet, Sater

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Where is the Sawert family from?

You can see how Sawert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sawert family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sawert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Sawert families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Sawert's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sawert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sawert 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 307 census records available for the last name Sawert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawert 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Sawert. 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 62 military records available for the last name Sawert. For the veterans among your Sawert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sawert lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1999, in the United States, Sawert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sawert in 1981 was 69, and 69 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sawert 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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