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Savely Family History

Savely Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Savely family from?

You can see how Savely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Savely family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Savely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Savely families living in Yorkshire. This was about 69% of all the recorded Savely's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Savely families in 1891.
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What did your Savely ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Savely. 42% of Savely men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Savely women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Savely were Foreman and Waitress.

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Mechanic
    9%
  • Foreman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    17%
  • Packer
    17%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Waitress
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Savely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Savely 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Savely. 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 461 military records available for the last name Savely. For the veterans among your Savely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Savely lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Savely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Savely in 1952 was 35, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Savely 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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