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Sawrie Family History

Sawrie 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: Lawrie, Marie, Savoie, Saari, Sari, Sacre, Sarris, Sallie, Barrie

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Where is the Sawrie family from?

You can see how Sawrie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sawrie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sawrie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 10 Sawrie families living in Midlothian. This was about 77% of all the recorded Sawrie's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Sawrie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sawrie 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 Sawrie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sawrie. 40% of Sawrie men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    40%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%

What Sawrie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 539 census records available for the last name Sawrie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawrie 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Sawrie. 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 87 military records available for the last name Sawrie. For the veterans among your Sawrie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sawrie lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sawrie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sawrie in 1964 was 66, and 53 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sawrie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sawrie 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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