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Sawlis Family History

Sawlis 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: Salis, Sallis, Lawlis, Sales, Solis, Allis, Salas, Malis, Salim

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Where is the Sawlis family from?

You can see how Sawlis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sawlis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sawlis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Sawlis family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sawlis's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Sawlis families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sawlis 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 58 census records available for the last name Sawlis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawlis 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Sawlis. 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 4 military records available for the last name Sawlis. For the veterans among your Sawlis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sawlis lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Sawlis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Sawlis in 1969 was 66, and 62 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sawlis 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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