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Sawka Name Meaning

Polish and Rusyn (from Poland): from a pet form of the personal name Sawa .

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


Similar surnames: Sawa, Sacha, Gaska, Radka, Salko, Salk, Kafka, Manka, Sarka, Kaska

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Where is the Sawka family from?

You can see how Sawka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sawka family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Sawka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Sawka families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 92% of all the recorded Sawka's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Sawka families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sawka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sawka ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sawka. 63% of Sawka 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
    63%
  • Labourer
    38%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sawka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawka 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sawka. 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 598 military records available for the last name Sawka. For the veterans among your Sawka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sawka lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Sawka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Sawka in 1951 was 33, and 74 in 2004.

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