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Sauvageau Family History

Sauvageau Surname Meaning

French: diminutive of Sauvage. Compare Savageau.

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


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Where is the Sauvageau family from?

You can see how Sauvageau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sauvageau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sauvageau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 541 Sauvageau families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Sauvageau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Sauvageau families in 1911.
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What did your Sauvageau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Cultivateur were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Sauvageau. 28% of Sauvageau men worked as a Cultivateur and 36% of Sauvageau women worked as a Cultivateur. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sauvageau were Navigateur and Tudiant.

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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

  • Cultivateur
    28%
  • Journalier
    23%
  • Menuisier
    6%
  • Navigateur
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    36%
  • Journalier
    22%
  • Instituteur
    15%
  • Tudiant
    15%

What Sauvageau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Sauvageau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sauvageau 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 873 immigration records available for the last name Sauvageau. 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 612 military records available for the last name Sauvageau. For the veterans among your Sauvageau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sauvageau lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sauvageau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sauvageau in 1963 was 75, and 52 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sauvageau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sauvageau 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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