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Sawlis Family History

Sawlis 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: Salis, Sallis, Lawlis, Sales, Solis, Allis, Salas, Malis, Salim

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Where is the Sawlis family from?

You can see how Sawlis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sawlis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sawlis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sawlis family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Sawlis's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Sawlis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sawlis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sawlis ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Sawlis ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Sawlis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawlis 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Sawlis. 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 4 military records available for the last name Sawlis. For the veterans among your Sawlis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sawlis lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Sawlis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Sawlis in 1969 was 66, and 62 in 2002.

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