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Sawitzki Family History

Sawitzki 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: Sawatzki, Sawicki, Sawatzky, Saiki, Slawinski, Zawadzki, Sowinski

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Where is the Sawitzki family from?

You can see how Sawitzki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sawitzki family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Sawitzki families living in Ohio. This was about 83% of all the recorded Sawitzki's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sawitzki families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sawitzki surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sawitzki ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%
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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Sawitzki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawitzki 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 721 immigration records available for the last name Sawitzki. 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 198 military records available for the last name Sawitzki. For the veterans among your Sawitzki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sawitzki lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Sawitzki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sawitzki in 1967 was 82, and 97 in 2004.

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