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Sawney Family History

Sawney Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): habitational name from Subligny near Avranches (Manche).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sawney family from?

You can see how Sawney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sawney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sawney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Sawney families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sawney's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Sawney families in 1911.
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What did your Sawney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secy were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sawney. 28% of Sawney men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Sawney women worked as a Secy.

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secy
    100%

What Sawney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sawney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawney 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Sawney. 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 153 military records available for the last name Sawney. For the veterans among your Sawney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sawney lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Sawney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sawney in 1971 was 21, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sawney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sawney 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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