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Savignac Family History

Savignac 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: Savignano, Lavigna, Savin, Lavigne, Gavigan, Brignac, Sevigny

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Where is the Savignac family from?

You can see how Savignac families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Savignac family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Savignac families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Savignac families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Savignac's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Savignac families in 1891.
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What did your Savignac ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Tudiant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Savignac. 46% of Savignac men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Savignac women worked as a 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
    46%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    14%
  • Journalier
    11%
  • Mcanicien
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Tudiant
    100%

What Savignac family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Savignac. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Savignac 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 295 immigration records available for the last name Savignac. 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 266 military records available for the last name Savignac. For the veterans among your Savignac ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Savignac lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2003, in the United States, Savignac life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Savignac in 1943 was 40, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Savignac

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Savignac 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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