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Sawmier Family History

Sawmier 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: Samper, Sawyer, Swier, Sawmiller, Saucier, Safier, Sadlier, Schmier

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Where is the Sawmier family from?

You can see how Sawmier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sawmier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sawmier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Sawmier families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sawmier's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sawmier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sawmier 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 5 census records available for the last name Sawmier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawmier 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sawmier. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sawmier. For the veterans among your Sawmier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sawmier lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sawmier 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sawmier

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