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Savay Family History

Savay 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: Savas, Sava, Savary, Salay, Savoy, Sala, Sada, Say, Savage, Sarah

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Where is the Savay family from?

You can see how Savay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Savay family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Savay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Savay families living in Manitoba. This was about 75% of all the recorded Savay's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Savay families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Savay 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 Savay ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Savay. 50% of Savay men worked as a Fisherman.

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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

  • Fisherman
    50%
  • Cultivateur
    50%

What Savay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 981 census records available for the last name Savay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Savay 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Savay. 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 39 military records available for the last name Savay. For the veterans among your Savay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Savay lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2004, in the United States, Savay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Savay in 1988 was 58, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Savay 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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