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Savar Family History

Savar 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: Saar, Safar, Savas, Sava, Savard, Savary, Sagar, Navar, Saver, Sayer

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Where is the Savar family from?

You can see how Savar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Savar family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Savar families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 11 Savar families living in Quebec. This was about 58% of all the recorded Savar's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Savar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Savar 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 Savar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Savar. 25% of Savar 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
    25%
  • Printer
    25%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Operator
    17%

What Savar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 520 census records available for the last name Savar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Savar 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Savar. 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 50 military records available for the last name Savar. For the veterans among your Savar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Savar lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Savar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Savar in 1959 was 31, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Savar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Savar 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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