Savant Family History

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Savant Name Meaning

French: nickname from savant ‘learned’, a nickname for a university graduate or a particularly knowledgeable person. Indian (Maharashtra): Hindu (Maratha) name based on the name of a Maratha clan. It is derived from Sanskrit samanta ‘feudatory prince’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Salvant, Sant, Sabat, Savage, Saran, Sagan, Salant, Saint, Savin

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Savant Family Origin

Where is the Savant family from?

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You can see how Savant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Savant family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Savant families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Savant families living in Surrey. This was about 24% of all the recorded Savant's in the UK. Surrey had the highest population of Savant families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Savant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Savant Family Occupations

What did your Savant ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bombay Government Sea and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Savant. 43% of Savant women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Bombay Government Sea
    100%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Parlourmaid
    15%
  • Typist private
    15%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Savant Historical Records

What Savant family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Savant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Savant census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 559 immigration records available for the last name Savant. 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 Card

There are 776 military records available for the last name Savant. For the veterans among your Savant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Savant Life Expectancy

What is the average Savant lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Savant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Savant in 1960 was 45, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Savant

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Savant 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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