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Sawvell Family History

Sawvell Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Sabel.

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


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Where is the Sawvell family from?

You can see how Sawvell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sawvell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sawvell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Sawvell families living in London. This was about 78% of all the recorded Sawvell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sawvell families in 1891.
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What did your Sawvell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sawvell. 57% of Sawvell men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sawvell women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    57%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Trucker
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Sawvell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 739 census records available for the last name Sawvell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawvell 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Sawvell. 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 85 military records available for the last name Sawvell. For the veterans among your Sawvell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sawvell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sawvell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Sawvell in 1963 was 78, and 86 in 2004.

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