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Sawher Family History

Sawher 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: Sawyer, Sacher, Sather, Sayer, Washer, Hawker, Salter, Bacher, Sanger

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Where is the Sawher family from?

You can see how Sawher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sawher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sawher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Sawher families living in Michigan. This was about 63% of all the recorded Sawher's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Sawher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sawher 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 68 census records available for the last name Sawher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawher 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Sawher. 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 25 military records available for the last name Sawher. For the veterans among your Sawher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sawher lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2001, in the United States, Sawher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Sawher in 1982 was 59, and 49 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sawher 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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