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Saswell Family History

Saswell 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: Haswell, Caswell, Laswell, Baswell, Aswell, Oswell, Castell, Maxwell

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Where is the Saswell family from?

You can see how Saswell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saswell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Saswell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Saswell family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Saswell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Saswell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saswell 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 130 census records available for the last name Saswell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saswell 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Saswell. 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 Saswell. For the veterans among your Saswell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saswell lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1995, in the United States, Saswell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Saswell in 1994 was 77, and 82 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saswell 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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