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Sawko Family History

Sawko 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: Sako, Salko, Sanko, Savko, Safko, Sawka, Saeki, Hawk, Sack, Sando

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Where is the Sawko family from?

You can see how Sawko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sawko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sawko family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sawko's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sawko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sawko 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 Sawko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sawko. 50% of Sawko men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%

What Sawko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Sawko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawko 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Sawko. 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 80 military records available for the last name Sawko. For the veterans among your Sawko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sawko lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Sawko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sawko in 1969 was 54, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sawko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sawko 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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