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Sawin Family History

Sawin Surname Meaning

English: from the Middle English personal name Sawin Sewin (Old English Sǣwine from sǣ ‘sea’ + wine ‘friend’; compare Sainsbury).

This surname is now rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sawin family from?

You can see how Sawin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sawin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sawin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Sawin families living in Warwickshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Sawin's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Sawin families in 1891.
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What did your Sawin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sawin. 100% of Sawin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Sawin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawin 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 979 immigration records available for the last name Sawin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sawin. For the veterans among your Sawin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sawin lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Sawin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sawin in 1957 was 56, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sawin 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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