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Savard Family History

Savard Name Meaning

French:: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements sab- sav- of uncertain meaning + hard ‘hardy brave strong’. variant of Savart a topographic name from Old French savart ‘uncultivated land waste land’.

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


Similar surnames: Savary, Bovard, Agard, Manard, Simard, Seward, Harvard, Hazard

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Where is the Savard family from?

You can see how Savard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Savard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Savard families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2,662 Savard families living in Quebec. This was about 95% of all the recorded Savard's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Savard families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Savard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Savard ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Mnagre were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Savard. 26% of Savard men worked as a Cultivateur and 16% of Savard women worked as a Mnagre. Some less common occupations for Americans named Savard were Fils De Cultivateur and Rentire. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    26%
  • Journalier
    23%
  • Farmer
    6%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Mnagre
    16%
  • Servante
    15%
  • Cultivateur
    6%
  • Rentire
    6%
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Census Records

There are 63,000 census records available for the last name Savard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Savard 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Savard. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Savard. For the veterans among your Savard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Savard lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Savard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Savard in 1951 was 67, and 75 in 2004.

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