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Savie Family History

Savie 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, Savoie, Savio, Davie, Savic, Gavin, David, Marie, Sabin, Sale

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Where is the Savie family from?

You can see how Savie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Savie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Savie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Savie families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Savie's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Savie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Savie 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 Savie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Savie. 34% of Savie men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Savie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Savie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Savie 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Savie. 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 34 military records available for the last name Savie. For the veterans among your Savie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Savie lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Savie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Savie in 1964 was 72, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Savie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Savie 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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