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Savell Family History

Savell Surname Meaning

English (southeastern): variant of Saville.

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


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Where is the Savell family from?

You can see how Savell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Savell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Savell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 65 Savell families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Savell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Savell families in 1891.
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What did your Savell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer Heavy Work and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Savell. 43% of Savell men worked as a General Labourer Heavy Work and 74% of Savell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Savell were Clerk Outdoor Collector 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer Heavy Work
    43%
  • Lorry Driver
    29%
  • Clerk Outdoor Collector
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Housewife
    3%

What Savell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Savell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Savell 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 706 immigration records available for the last name Savell. 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 Savell. For the veterans among your Savell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Savell lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Savell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Savell in 1943 was 25, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Savell 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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