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Sawnsend Family History

Sawnsend 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: Townsend, Sanden, Gansen, Jansen, Bahnsen, Sanson, Hansen, Swensen

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Where is the Sawnsend family from?

You can see how Sawnsend families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sawnsend family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Sawnsend families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Sawnsend's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Sawnsend families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Sawnsend. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawnsend 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Sawnsend. 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 3 military records available for the last name Sawnsend. For the veterans among your Sawnsend ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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