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Sawr Family History

Sawr 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: Saar, Sawa, Saur, Sahr, Sarr, Sar, Sayer, Barr, Saul, Sala

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Where is the Sawr family from?

You can see how Sawr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sawr family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Sawr families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1920 there was 1 Sawr family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sawr's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sawr families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sawr 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 41 census records available for the last name Sawr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawr 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Sawr. 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 6 military records available for the last name Sawr. For the veterans among your Sawr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sawr lifespan?

Average Sawr life expectancy in 1967 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sawr 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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