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Savigny Family History

Savigny Surname Meaning

from Savenay (Calvados) Savigni (Manche) or Savigni-le-Vieux (Manche) named with the Latin personal name Sabinus.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Savigny family from?

You can see how Savigny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Savigny family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Savigny families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 19 Savigny families living in Ontario. This was about 76% of all the recorded Savigny's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Savigny families in 1911.
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What did your Savigny ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Savigny. 100% of Savigny women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Savigny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Savigny 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Savigny. 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 418 military records available for the last name Savigny. For the veterans among your Savigny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Savigny lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Savigny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Savigny in 1969 was 87, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Savigny 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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