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Savara Family History

Savara 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: Favara, Savard, Savary, Savaria, Avara, Samara, Savala, Savage, Vara

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Where is the Savara family from?

You can see how Savara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Savara family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Savara families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Savara families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Savara's in USA. New York had the highest population of Savara families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Savara surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Savara ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fils Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Savara. 100% of Savara men worked as a Fils Cultivateur.

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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

  • Fils Cultivateur
    100%

What Savara family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 281 census records available for the last name Savara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Savara 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Savara. 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 19 military records available for the last name Savara. For the veterans among your Savara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Savara lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Savara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Savara in 1974 was 71, and 77 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Savara 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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