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Sawina Family History

Sawina Name 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: Sabina, Salina, Sawin, Sabin, Savin, Kalina, Satin, Sawa, Farina

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Where is the Sawina family from?

You can see how Sawina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sawina family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sawina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Sawina families living in Iowa. This was about 44% of all the recorded Sawina's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Sawina families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sawina surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sawina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sawina. 100% of Sawina men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sawina women worked as a Maid. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Sawina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawina 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Sawina. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 88 military records available for the last name Sawina. For the veterans among your Sawina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sawina lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sawina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Sawina in 1964 was 74, and 83 in 2004.

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