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Savela Family History

Savela Surname Meaning

Finnish: habitational name from farms so named from savi ‘clay’ + the locative suffix -la.

Established as a hereditary surname since the 19th century in southern and central Finland and Ostrobothnia.

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


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Where is the Savela family from?

You can see how Savela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Savela family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Savela families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Savela families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Savela's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Savela families in 1880.
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What did your Savela ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Savela. 28% of Savela men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Savela women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Savela were Clerk and Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%

What Savela family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Savela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Savela 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 480 immigration records available for the last name Savela. 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 189 military records available for the last name Savela. For the veterans among your Savela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Savela lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Savela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Savela in 1959 was 46, and 79 in 2004.

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