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Savain Family History

Savain 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: Savin, Gavin, Sabin, Saladin, Spain, Savage, Lavin, Savoie, Sakai

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Where is the Savain family from?

You can see how Savain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Savain family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Savain families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Savain families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Savain's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Savain families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Savain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Savain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Savain. 100% of Savain men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Savain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Savain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Savain 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Savain. 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 10 military records available for the last name Savain. For the veterans among your Savain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Savain lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Savain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Savain in 1971 was 64, and 33 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Savain 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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