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Savitz Family History

Savitz Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Jewish Savich. Variant of Zavitz 1 a surname of German origin.

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


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Where is the Savitz family from?

You can see how Savitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Savitz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Savitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Savitz families living in Warwickshire. This was about 90% of all the recorded Savitz's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Savitz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Savitz 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 Savitz ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Savitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Savitz 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 497 immigration records available for the last name Savitz. 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 442 military records available for the last name Savitz. For the veterans among your Savitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Savitz lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Savitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Savitz in 1960 was 42, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Savitz 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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