This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Sawnson family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Sawnson Family History

Sawnson 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: Sanson, Samson, Anson, Hanson, Ranson, Stenson, Sampson, Manson

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Sawnson family from?

You can see how Sawnson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sawnson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sawnson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Sawnson family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Sawnson's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Sawnson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sawnson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Sawnson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Toolmaker and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sawnson. 100% of Sawnson men worked as a Toolmaker and 100% of Sawnson women worked as a Housekeeper.

View Census Data for Sawnson | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Toolmaker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Sawnson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Sawnson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawnson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Sawnson

Passenger Lists

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Sawnson. 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.

View all Sawnson immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Sawnson. For the veterans among your Sawnson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Sawnson military records

You've only scratched the surface of Sawnson family history

Discover More

What is the average Sawnson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sawnson 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 Sawnson

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Sawnson family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial