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Sawan Family History

Sawan 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: Swan, Sawa, Sagan, Saban, Saran, Awan, Sawin, Shan, Sala, Sada

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Where is the Sawan family from?

You can see how Sawan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sawan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sawan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Sawan family living in Peeblesshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sawan's in Scotland. Peeblesshire had the highest population of Sawan families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sawan 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 Sawan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Manager were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sawan. 60% of Sawan men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sawan women worked as a Manager. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sawan were Manager and Housewife.

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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
    60%
  • Manager
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Sawan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 448 census records available for the last name Sawan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawan 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Sawan. 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 305 military records available for the last name Sawan. For the veterans among your Sawan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sawan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Sawan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sawan in 1968 was 72, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sawan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sawan 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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