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Savageau Family History

Savageau Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Sauvageau.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Savageau family from?

You can see how Savageau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Savageau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Savageau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 66 Savageau families living in Quebec. This was about 97% of all the recorded Savageau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Savageau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Savageau 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 Savageau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Savageau. 42% of Savageau men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    42%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Assembler
    17%
  • Manager
    17%

What Savageau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Savageau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Savageau 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Savageau. 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 232 military records available for the last name Savageau. For the veterans among your Savageau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Savageau lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Savageau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Savageau in 1954 was 50, and 55 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Savageau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Savageau 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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