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Sawmelle Family History

Sawmelle 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: Sawtelle, Sawmiller, Sawtell, Sawvell, Savelle, Lavelle, Capelle

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Where is the Sawmelle family from?

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

There are 11 census records available for the last name Sawmelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawmelle 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Sawmelle. 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 3 military records available for the last name Sawmelle. For the veterans among your Sawmelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sawmelle lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1994, in the United States, Sawmelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sawmelle in 1989 was 82, and 82 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sawmelle 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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