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Sajewski Family History

Sajewski 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: Majewski, Rajewski, Gajewski, Sadowski, Zalewski, Rojewski, Sulewski

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Where is the Sajewski family from?

You can see how Sajewski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sajewski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sajewski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Sajewski families living in Michigan. This was about 35% of all the recorded Sajewski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Sajewski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sajewski 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 Sajewski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sajewski. 55% of Sajewski men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Sajewski women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sajewski were Baker Helper and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Assembler
    10%
  • Baker Helper
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%

What Sajewski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 503 census records available for the last name Sajewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sajewski 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Sajewski. 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 Sajewski. For the veterans among your Sajewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sajewski lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Sajewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sajewski in 1960 was 39, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sajewski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sajewski 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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