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Sawislak Family History

Sawislak 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: Zawislak, Swistak, Maslak, Salak, Stanislaw, Spisak, Sisak, Hawrylak

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Where is the Sawislak family from?

You can see how Sawislak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sawislak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sawislak family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Sawislak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sawislak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sawislak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Sawislak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Sawislak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawislak 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Sawislak. 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 9 military records available for the last name Sawislak. For the veterans among your Sawislak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sawislak lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Sawislak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sawislak in 1969 was 74, and 101 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sawislak 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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