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Savala Family History

Savala Surname Meaning

Hispanic: Castilianized form of Basque Zabala. Compare Zavala.

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


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Where is the Savala family from?

You can see how Savala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Savala family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Savala families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Savala families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Savala's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Savala families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Savala 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 Savala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Savala. 57% of Savala men worked as a Laborer and 36% of Savala women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Savala were Mechanic and 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
    57%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Mechanic
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    36%
  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Housework
    22%
  • Housewife
    22%

What Savala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Savala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Savala 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 670 immigration records available for the last name Savala. 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 428 military records available for the last name Savala. For the veterans among your Savala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Savala lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Savala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Savala in 1963 was 79, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Savala 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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