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Saravia Name Meaning

Spanish (mainly Seville): altered form of Galician and Asturian-Leonese Sarabia .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Sarabia, Salvia, Sarasin, Savaria, Sarvis, Servis, Salva, Suraci

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Where is the Saravia family from?

You can see how Saravia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saravia family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Saravia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 8 Saravia families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Saravia's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Saravia families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saravia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Saravia ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Saravia. 45% of Saravia men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Cultivateur
    34%
  • Cultivator
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Saravia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saravia 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Saravia. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 104 military records available for the last name Saravia. For the veterans among your Saravia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saravia lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Saravia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Saravia in 1964 was 56, and 66 in 2004.

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