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Savoca Family History

Savoca Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): habitational name from Savoca in Messina Sicily.

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


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Where is the Savoca family from?

You can see how Savoca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Savoca family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Savoca families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Savoca families living in New York. This was about 26% of all the recorded Savoca's in USA. New York had the highest population of Savoca families in 1920.
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What did your Savoca ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Savoca. 38% of Savoca men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Savoca women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Savoca were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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
    38%
  • Barber
    15%
  • Shoemaker
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Sales Clerk
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%

What Savoca family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Savoca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Savoca 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 880 immigration records available for the last name Savoca. 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 422 military records available for the last name Savoca. For the veterans among your Savoca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Savoca lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Savoca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Savoca in 1954 was 51, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Savoca 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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