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Sawaia Family History

Sawaia Surname 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: Sawada, Sawaya, Sakai, Salama, Sawa, Kawai, Salata, Swain, Zawada

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Where is the Sawaia family from?

You can see how Sawaia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sawaia family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sawaia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Sawaia families living in Arizona. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sawaia's in USA. Arizona had the highest population of Sawaia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sawaia 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 Sawaia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Crab Cleaners were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sawaia. 100% of Sawaia men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sawaia women worked as a Crab Cleaners.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Crab Cleaners
    100%

What Sawaia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Sawaia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawaia 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Sawaia. 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 29 military records available for the last name Sawaia. For the veterans among your Sawaia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sawaia lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Sawaia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Sawaia in 1967 was 72, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sawaia ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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