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Sawicky Family History

Sawicky 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: Sawicki, Swick, Stawicki, Skalicky, Sarisky, Siwicki, Zwicky, Wick

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Where is the Sawicky family from?

You can see how Sawicky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sawicky family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sawicky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Sawicky families living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sawicky's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Sawicky families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sawicky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sawicky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sawicky. 50% of Sawicky men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sawicky women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Motorman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Sawicky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 491 census records available for the last name Sawicky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawicky 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 436 immigration records available for the last name Sawicky. 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 109 military records available for the last name Sawicky. For the veterans among your Sawicky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sawicky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sawicky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sawicky in 1963 was 73, and 52 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sawicky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sawicky 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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