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Savannah Family History

Savannah Name Meaning

Origin undetermined. This surname is found mainly among African Americans.

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


Similar surnames: Savacool, Kavan, Sarah, Sandau, Faranda, Aranda, Sawada, Lavanway

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Where is the Savannah family from?

You can see how Savannah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Savannah family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Savannah families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Savannah families living in British Columbia. This was about 80% of all the recorded Savannah's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Savannah families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Savannah surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Savannah ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Savannah. 47% of Savannah men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Savannah women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Savannah were Farm Laborer and Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Porter
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    31%
  • Maid
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Savannah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Savannah 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 857 immigration records available for the last name Savannah. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7,000 military records available for the last name Savannah. For the veterans among your Savannah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Savannah lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Savannah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Savannah in 1953 was 49, and 89 in 2004.

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