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Sawby Family History

Sawby 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: Saxby, Mawby, Sawdy, Darby, Say, Sawa, Dalby, Raby, Carby, Salb

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Where is the Sawby family from?

You can see how Sawby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sawby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Sawby families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Sawby families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sawby's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Sawby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sawby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Sawby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawby 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Sawby. 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 43 military records available for the last name Sawby. For the veterans among your Sawby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sawby lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Sawby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sawby in 1965 was 84, and 65 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sawby 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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