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Sawya Family History

Sawya 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: Sawa, Sawaya, Sawka, Saya, Sala, Sada, Say, Sama, Sacca, Kaya

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Where is the Sawya family from?

You can see how Sawya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sawya family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sawya families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sawya's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sawya families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sawya 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 Sawya ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sawya. 100% of Sawya men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Sawya family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Sawya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawya 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Sawya. 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 Sawya. For the veterans among your Sawya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sawya lifespan?

Average Sawya life expectancy in 1963 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sawya 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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