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Sawchuck Family History

Sawchuck 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, Schuck, Schmuck, Scheck, Schick, Schunk, Chuck, Schack

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Where is the Sawchuck family from?

You can see how Sawchuck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sawchuck family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sawchuck families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 25 Sawchuck families living in Alberta. This was about 93% of all the recorded Sawchuck's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Sawchuck families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sawchuck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sawchuck ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sawchuck. 77% of Sawchuck men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    77%
  • Labourer
    15%
  • Laborer
    10%
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What Sawchuck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 958 census records available for the last name Sawchuck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawchuck 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Sawchuck. 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 100 military records available for the last name Sawchuck. For the veterans among your Sawchuck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sawchuck lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Sawchuck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Sawchuck in 1963 was 74, and 77 in 2003.

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