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Sawma Family History

Sawma 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: Sama, Sawa, Sawka, Sarma, Sala, Sada, Shima, Salm, Salama, Sacca

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Where is the Sawma family from?

You can see how Sawma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sawma family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sawma family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sawma's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sawma families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sawma 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 28 census records available for the last name Sawma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawma 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Sawma. 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 10 military records available for the last name Sawma. For the veterans among your Sawma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sawma lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Sawma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sawma in 1971 was 75, and 77 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sawma 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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