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Sauveur Family History

Sauveur 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: Sauter, Sauve, Suver, Sauser, Sauber, Sarver, Stuver, Hauver, Sauer

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Where is the Sauveur family from?

You can see how Sauveur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sauveur family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sauveur families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Sauveur family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Sauveur's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Sauveur families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sauveur surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sauveur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sauveur 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 495 immigration records available for the last name Sauveur. 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 529 military records available for the last name Sauveur. For the veterans among your Sauveur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sauveur lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sauveur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Sauveur in 1964 was 76, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sauveur

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sauveur 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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