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Sawin Family History

Sawin Name Meaning

English: from the Middle English personal name Sawin Sewin (Old English Sǣwine from ‘sea’ + wine ‘friend’; compare Sainsbury ). This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Sabin, Savin, Cain, Bain, Main, Dakin, Hain, Eakin, Makin, Fain

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Where is the Sawin family from?

You can see how Sawin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sawin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sawin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 16 Sawin families living in Ontario. This was about 52% of all the recorded Sawin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sawin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sawin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sawin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sawin. 21% of Sawin men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Sawin women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sawin were Farm Laborer and Waitress. .

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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
    21%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Waitress
    6%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Sawin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawin 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 979 immigration records available for the last name Sawin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sawin. For the veterans among your Sawin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sawin lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Sawin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sawin in 1957 was 56, and 82 in 2004.

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