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Sawtel Family History

Sawtel 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: Sawvel, Sawtell, Santel, Martel, Mantel, Samuel, Savel, Salter

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Where is the Sawtel family from?

You can see how Sawtel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sawtel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sawtel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Sawtel families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sawtel's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Sawtel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sawtel 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 152 census records available for the last name Sawtel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawtel 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Sawtel. 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 Sawtel. For the veterans among your Sawtel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sawtel lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2000, in the United States, Sawtel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sawtel in 1988 was 6, and 54 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sawtel 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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