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Savee Family History

Savee 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: Savel, Saver, Davee, Sayer, Sales, Sale, Cave, Savage, Mabee, Raven

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Where is the Savee family from?

You can see how Savee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Savee family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Savee families living in Minnesota. This was about 57% of all the recorded Savee's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Savee families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Savee 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 116 census records available for the last name Savee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Savee 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Savee. 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 26 military records available for the last name Savee. For the veterans among your Savee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Savee lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Savee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Savee in 1966 was 74, and 103 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Savee 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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