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Sawal Family History

Sawal 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: Sawa, Saal, Sakal, Sawall, Saul, Sala, Sada, Swan, Sarah, Saad

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Where is the Sawal family from?

You can see how Sawal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sawal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sawal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Sawal families living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Sawal's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Sawal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sawal 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 141 census records available for the last name Sawal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawal 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Sawal. 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 36 military records available for the last name Sawal. For the veterans among your Sawal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sawal lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Sawal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sawal in 1982 was 77, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sawal 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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