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Sawras Family History

Sawras 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: Karas, Arras, Maras, Sarah, Safran, Sawa, Salas, Carras, Caras, Savas

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sawras 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 did your Sawras ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Sawras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawras 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Sawras. 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 3 military records available for the last name Sawras. For the veterans among your Sawras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sawras lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Sawras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Sawras in 1975 was 80, and 79 in 2003.

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