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Sawisky Family History

Sawisky 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: Sarisky, Sawicki, Savitsky, Swirsky, Salesky, Sadosky, Sadusky

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Where is the Sawisky family from?

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

What did your Sawisky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sawisky. 100% of Sawisky women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Sawisky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawisky 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Sawisky. 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 14 military records available for the last name Sawisky. For the veterans among your Sawisky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sawisky lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1996, in the United States, Sawisky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sawisky in 1976 was 84, and 66 in 1996.

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