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Savana Family History

Savana 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: Savant, Savona, Savala, Savage, Savin, Salama, Sagan, Salata, Sagona

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Where is the Savana family from?

You can see how Savana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Savana family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Savana families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Savana families living in London. This was about 77% of all the recorded Savana's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Savana families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Savana 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 Savana ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Savana. 50% of Savana 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
    50%
  • Trucking
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Tool Maker
    15%

What Savana family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Savana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Savana 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Savana. 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 84 military records available for the last name Savana. For the veterans among your Savana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Savana lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Savana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Savana in 1965 was 78, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Savana

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Savana 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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