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Saevig Family History

Saevig Surname 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: Saeki, Savin, Salvi, Natvig, Salvia, Selig, Selvig, Sandvig, Steig

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Where is the Saevig family from?

You can see how Saevig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saevig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Saevig family living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Saevig's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Saevig families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Saevig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saevig 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Saevig. 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 14 military records available for the last name Saevig. For the veterans among your Saevig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saevig lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1989, in the United States, Saevig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Saevig in 1964 was 79, and 65 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saevig ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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