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Savils Family History

Savils 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: Sivils, Savin, Savel, Aviles, Avis, Savas, Avila, Saville, Saile

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Where is the Savils family from?

You can see how Savils families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Savils family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Savils families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Savils families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Savils's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Savils families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Savils surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Savils. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Savils 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Savils. 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 5 military records available for the last name Savils. For the veterans among your Savils ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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