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Savner Family History

Savner 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: Sarner, Saver, Saner, Avner, Sanner, Havner, Cavner, Sayer, Tanner

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Where is the Savner family from?

You can see how Savner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Savner family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Savner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Savner family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Savner's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Savner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Savner 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 118 census records available for the last name Savner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Savner 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Savner. 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 17 military records available for the last name Savner. For the veterans among your Savner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Savner lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Savner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Savner in 1967 was 62, and 60 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Savner 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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