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Sawant Family History

Sawant Surname Meaning

Indian (Maharashtra): Maratha name from the Sanskrit title samant meaning ‘universally present’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Sawant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sawant family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Sawant families living in Yorkshire. This was about 91% of all the recorded Sawant's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Sawant families in 1891.
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There are 77 census records available for the last name Sawant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawant 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Sawant. 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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There are 78 military records available for the last name Sawant. For the veterans among your Sawant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sawant lifespan?

Between 2000 and 2003, in the United States, Sawant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sawant in 2000 was 78, and 8 in 2003.

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