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Sawchek Family History

Sawchek Name 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: Sawchuk, Sachen, Sacher, Sanches, Sanchez, Sarchet, Satcher, Schenk

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Where is the Sawchek family from?

You can see how Sawchek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sawchek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sawchek family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sawchek's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Sawchek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sawchek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sawchek ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Sawchek ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Sawchek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawchek 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Sawchek. 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 12 military records available for the last name Sawchek. For the veterans among your Sawchek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sawchek lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2001, in the United States, Sawchek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sawchek in 1991 was 70, and 9 in 2001.

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