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Sawilski Family History

Sawilski 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: Slawinski, Sawicki, Sowinski, Pawelski, Siwinski, Skawinski, Kaminski

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Where is the Sawilski family from?

You can see how Sawilski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sawilski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Sawilski families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Sawilski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sawilski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sawilski 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 Sawilski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sewing Machine Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sawilski. 100% of Sawilski women worked as a Sewing Machine Operator.

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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 1940

  • Sewing Machine Operator
    100%

What Sawilski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Sawilski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawilski 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Sawilski. 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 5 military records available for the last name Sawilski. For the veterans among your Sawilski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sawilski lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1993, in the United States, Sawilski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sawilski in 1971 was 66, and 60 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sawilski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sawilski 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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