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Sawens Family History

Sawens 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: Sales, Sens, Saxena, Bauwens, Sanes, Sans, Salins, Bowens, Hawes

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Where is the Sawens family from?

You can see how Sawens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sawens family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sawens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Sawens family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Sawens's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Sawens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sawens 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 292 census records available for the last name Sawens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawens 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Sawens. 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 13 military records available for the last name Sawens. For the veterans among your Sawens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sawens lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1988, in the United States, Sawens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sawens in 1965 was 79, and 95 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sawens 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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