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Sawford Family History

Sawford Surname Meaning

see Salford.

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


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Where is the Sawford family from?

You can see how Sawford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sawford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sawford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 40 Sawford families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Sawford's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Sawford families in 1891.
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What did your Sawford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sawford. 18% of Sawford men worked as a Builders Labourer and 83% of Sawford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sawford were Hairdresser and Domestic Worker.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    18%
  • Lorry Driver
    12%
  • Bricklayer
    12%
  • Hairdresser
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Railway Clerk
    3%
  • Domestic Worker
    3%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Sawford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawford 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 375 immigration records available for the last name Sawford. 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 375 military records available for the last name Sawford. For the veterans among your Sawford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sawford lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Sawford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sawford in 1967 was 33, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sawford 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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