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Savory Family History

Savory Name Meaning

English (Norfolk): from the Middle English personal name Savaric Old French Savari from ancient Germanic Sabaricus Savaricus itself from a stem of uncertain origin + rīc ‘power(ful)’.

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


Similar surnames: Savery, Story, Avary, Severy, Savoy, Sandry, Eavey, Avery, Savary

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Where is the Savory family from?

You can see how Savory families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Savory family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Savory families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 276 Savory families living in Norfolk. This was about 24% of all the recorded Savory's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Savory families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Savory surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Savory ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Savory. 12% of Savory men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Savory women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Savory were Gardener and Unpaid Domestic. .

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Farm Labourer
    8%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Gardener
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
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Census Records

There are 29,000 census records available for the last name Savory. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Savory 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Savory. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Savory. For the veterans among your Savory ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Savory lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Savory life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Savory in 1962 was 42, and 73 in 2004.

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