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Sawings Family History

Sawings 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: Swing, Salins, Salinas, Lawing, Saling, Ewings, Sabins, Rawlings

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Where is the Sawings family from?

You can see how Sawings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sawings family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sawings families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Sawings family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sawings's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sawings families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sawings 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 Sawings ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sawings. 100% of Sawings 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 341 census records available for the last name Sawings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawings 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Sawings. 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 23 military records available for the last name Sawings. For the veterans among your Sawings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sawings lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Sawings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Sawings in 1963 was 70, and 67 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sawings 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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