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Savens Family History

Savens 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: Havens, Slavens, Ravens, Javens, Sales, Raven, Savin, Savel, Sens

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Where is the Savens family from?

You can see how Savens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Savens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Savens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Savens family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Savens's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Savens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Savens 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 Savens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Savens. 32% of Savens 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
    32%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Switchman
    13%

What Savens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 467 census records available for the last name Savens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Savens 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Savens. 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 30 military records available for the last name Savens. For the veterans among your Savens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Savens lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1998, in the United States, Savens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Savens in 1982 was 80, and 67 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Savens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Savens 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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