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Sawisch Family History

Sawisch 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: Raisch, Savich, Wisch, Kalisch, Sarich, Swiech, Haisch, Janisch

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Where is the Sawisch family from?

You can see how Sawisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sawisch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Sawisch families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Sawisch's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sawisch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sawisch 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 Sawisch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sawisch. 100% of Sawisch men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

What Sawisch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Sawisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawisch 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Sawisch. 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 Sawisch. For the veterans among your Sawisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sawisch lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sawisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sawisch in 1964 was 70, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sawisch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sawisch 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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