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Savalah Family History

Savalah 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: Savala, Salah, Sabala, Savela, Vavala, Sakala, Sasala, Cavanah

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Where is the Savalah family from?

You can see how Savalah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Savalah family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Savalah family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Savalah's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Savalah families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Savalah 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 census records available for the last name Savalah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Savalah 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Savalah. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Savalah. For the veterans among your Savalah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Savalah

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