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Sawitsky Family History

Sawitsky 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: Savitsky, Swirsky, Sarisky, Sawatzky, Levitsky, Zaretsky, Slawinski

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Where is the Sawitsky family from?

You can see how Sawitsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sawitsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Sawitsky families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Sawitsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sawitsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sawitsky 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 Sawitsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sawitsky. 100% of Sawitsky men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Sawitsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Sawitsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawitsky 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Sawitsky. 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 37 military records available for the last name Sawitsky. For the veterans among your Sawitsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sawitsky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Sawitsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Sawitsky in 1963 was 68, and 24 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sawitsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sawitsky 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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