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Savior Family History

Savior 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: Savio, Savin, Sartor, Senior, Javor, Javier, Savich, Sambor, Santor

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Where is the Savior family from?

You can see how Savior families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Savior family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Savior families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Savior families living in Georgia. This was about 74% of all the recorded Savior's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Savior families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Savior 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 Savior ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Savior. 34% of Savior men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Savior women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Manager
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Savior family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 707 census records available for the last name Savior. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Savior 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Savior. 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 147 military records available for the last name Savior. For the veterans among your Savior ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Savior lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2002, in the United States, Savior life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Savior in 1949 was 50, and 75 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Savior

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Savior 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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