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Sawvel Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Sabel .

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


Similar surnames: Savel, Marvel, Sandel, Tavel, Havel, Hamel, Savela, Sawvell, Gawel

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Where is the Sawvel family from?

You can see how Sawvel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sawvel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sawvel families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Sawvel family living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Sawvel's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Sawvel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sawvel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sawvel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sawvel. 60% of Sawvel 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sawvel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawvel 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Sawvel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 164 military records available for the last name Sawvel. For the veterans among your Sawvel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sawvel lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Sawvel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Sawvel in 1957 was 24, and 71 in 2003.

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