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Sawnick Family History

Sawnick 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: Senick, Rasnick, Swick, Sawicki, Schnick, Stanick, Swanick, Barnick

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Where is the Sawnick family from?

You can see how Sawnick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sawnick family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sawnick family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sawnick's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Sawnick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sawnick 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 24 census records available for the last name Sawnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawnick 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Sawnick. 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 Sawnick. For the veterans among your Sawnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sawnick lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Sawnick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Sawnick in 1979 was 79, and 75 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sawnick 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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