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Sawinsky Family History

Sawinsky 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, Malinsky, Sowinski, Savitsky, Selinsky, Swirsky, Siwinski

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Where is the Sawinsky family from?

You can see how Sawinsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sawinsky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sawinsky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Sawinsky family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sawinsky's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sawinsky families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sawinsky 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 Sawinsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sawinsky. 100% of Sawinsky 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Sawinsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Sawinsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawinsky 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Sawinsky. 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 45 military records available for the last name Sawinsky. For the veterans among your Sawinsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sawinsky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Sawinsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Sawinsky in 1963 was 64, and 58 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sawinsky 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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