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Savells Family History

Savells 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: Savelli, Savell, Savelle, Lavelle, Savel, Saville, Tavella, Savela

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Where is the Savells family from?

You can see how Savells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Savells family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Savells families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Savells families living in Kentucky. This was about 86% of all the recorded Savells's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Savells families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Savells 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 Savells ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Savells. 56% of Savells 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
    56%
  • Farm
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

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Census Records

There are 412 census records available for the last name Savells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Savells 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Savells. 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 191 military records available for the last name Savells. For the veterans among your Savells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Savells lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Savells life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Savells in 1969 was 81, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Savells 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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