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Saward Family History

Saward Surname Meaning

see Seward.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Saward family from?

You can see how Saward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saward family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Saward families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 117 Saward families living in Essex. This was about 40% of all the recorded Saward's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Saward families in 1891.
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What did your Saward ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Saward. 16% of Saward men worked as a Bricklayer and 84% of Saward women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Saward were Bank Clerk and Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    16%
  • Incapacitated
    12%
  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Bank Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Saward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saward 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 755 immigration records available for the last name Saward. 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 509 military records available for the last name Saward. For the veterans among your Saward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saward lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Saward life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Saward in 1966 was 68, and 54 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saward 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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