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Sawatzky Family History

Sawatzky Surname Meaning

Germanized form of Polish Zawadzki.

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


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Where is the Sawatzky family from?

You can see how Sawatzky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sawatzky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sawatzky families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 84 Sawatzky families living in Manitoba. This was about 70% of all the recorded Sawatzky's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Sawatzky families in 1911.
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What did your Sawatzky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sawatzky. 43% of Sawatzky men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Sawatzky women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sawatzky were Swedish Massage and Maid.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Swedish Massage
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Housework
    23%
  • Maid
    23%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Sawatzky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawatzky 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sawatzky. 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 212 military records available for the last name Sawatzky. For the veterans among your Sawatzky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sawatzky lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Sawatzky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sawatzky in 1950 was 21, and 83 in 2004.

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