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Sawash Family History

Sawash 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: Sowash, Sarah, Sawa, Salas, Savas, Salah, Sawada, Barash, Balash

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Where is the Sawash family from?

You can see how Sawash families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sawash family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Sawash family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Sawash's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Sawash families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sawash 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 Sawash ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sawash. 100% of Sawash women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Sawash family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Sawash. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawash 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Sawash. 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 6 military records available for the last name Sawash. For the veterans among your Sawash ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sawash lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1993, in the United States, Sawash life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sawash in 1992 was 70, and 80 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sawash

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sawash 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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