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Sawitzke Family History

Sawitzke 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: Witzke, Sawatzky, Sawatzki, Sawicki, Natzke, Savitsky, Kopitzke

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Where is the Sawitzke family from?

You can see how Sawitzke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sawitzke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sawitzke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Sawitzke families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Sawitzke's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Sawitzke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sawitzke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sawitzke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sawitzke. 100% of Sawitzke men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Sawitzke women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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What Sawitzke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Sawitzke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sawitzke 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Sawitzke. 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 61 military records available for the last name Sawitzke. For the veterans among your Sawitzke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sawitzke lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Sawitzke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sawitzke in 1966 was 81, and 96 in 2000.

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