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Sadows Family History

Sadows 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: Sadow, Sadowski, Shadow, Rados, Sydow, Sandow, Sadoff, Sanow, Salois

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Where is the Sadows family from?

You can see how Sadows families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sadows family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Sadows family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sadows's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sadows families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sadows 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 30 census records available for the last name Sadows. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sadows 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Sadows. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sadows. For the veterans among your Sadows ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sadows lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1994, in the United States, Sadows life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Sadows in 1986 was 75, and 40 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sadows 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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