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Sawi Family History

Sawi 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: Sawa, Sari, Sami, Sani, Safi, Sawin, Shi, Saul, Saeki, Sala

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Where is the Sawi family from?

You can see how Sawi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sawi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sawi family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sawi's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sawi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sawi 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 43 census records available for the last name Sawi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawi 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Sawi. 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 18 military records available for the last name Sawi. For the veterans among your Sawi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sawi lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Sawi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sawi in 1965 was 40, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sawi 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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