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Savoye Family History

Savoye 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: Savoie, Savoy, Savage, Lavoie, Salome, Scavone, Savo, Sapone, Pavone

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Where is the Savoye family from?

You can see how Savoye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Savoye family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Savoye families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Savoye family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Savoye's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Savoye families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Savoye 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 Savoye ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Savoye. 32% of Savoye men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    32%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Carpenter Helper
    13%

What Savoye family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 821 census records available for the last name Savoye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Savoye 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 471 immigration records available for the last name Savoye. 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 205 military records available for the last name Savoye. For the veterans among your Savoye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Savoye lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Savoye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Savoye in 1965 was 65, and 78 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Savoye

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Savoye 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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