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Sawler Family History

Sawler 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: Lawler, Sawyer, Saller, Saler, Sadler, Sailer, Sayler, Shawler, Sayer

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Where is the Sawler family from?

You can see how Sawler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sawler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sawler families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 26 Sawler families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Sawler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sawler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sawler 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 Sawler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sawler. 100% of Sawler 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 6,000 census records available for the last name Sawler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawler 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 644 immigration records available for the last name Sawler. 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 358 military records available for the last name Sawler. For the veterans among your Sawler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sawler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sawler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sawler in 1963 was 70, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sawler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sawler 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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