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Savigar Family History

Savigar Surname Meaning

from any of several places in Normandy (France) called Saint-Vigor named after a sixth-century bishop of Bayeux.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Savigar family from?

You can see how Savigar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Savigar family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Savigar families living in Herefordshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Savigar's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Savigar families in 1891.
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What did your Savigar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Savigar. 100% of Savigar men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Savigar women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Savigar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Savigar 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Savigar. 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 85 military records available for the last name Savigar. For the veterans among your Savigar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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