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Sawyier Family History

Sawyier 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: Sawyer, Sayer, Swier, Mawyer, Saucier, Lawyer, Safier, Salyer

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Where is the Sawyier family from?

You can see how Sawyier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sawyier family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sawyier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Sawyier family living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sawyier's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Sawyier families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sawyier 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 Sawyier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Sawyier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawyier 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Sawyier. 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 27 military records available for the last name Sawyier. For the veterans among your Sawyier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sawyier lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Sawyier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sawyier in 1964 was 65, and 75 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sawyier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sawyier 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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