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Sawhill Family History

Sawhill Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Sawhill family from?

You can see how Sawhill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sawhill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sawhill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Sawhill families living in Yorkshire. This was about 52% of all the recorded Sawhill's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Sawhill families in 1891.
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What did your Sawhill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sawhill. 34% of Sawhill men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Sawhill women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sawhill were Salesman and Commercial Artist.

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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
    34%
  • Painter
    17%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • New Worker
    22%
  • Commercial Artist
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sawhill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawhill 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Sawhill. 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 366 military records available for the last name Sawhill. For the veterans among your Sawhill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sawhill lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Sawhill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sawhill in 1959 was 64, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sawhill 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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