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Sawrence Family History

Sawrence 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: Lawrence, Laurence, Tarrence, Lawrance, Lawerence, Lafrance, Florence

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Where is the Sawrence family from?

You can see how Sawrence families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sawrence family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Sawrence families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Sawrence families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sawrence's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sawrence families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sawrence 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 Sawrence ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 412 census records available for the last name Sawrence. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawrence 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Sawrence. 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 25 military records available for the last name Sawrence. For the veterans among your Sawrence ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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