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Saive Family History

Saive 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: Sauve, Saile, Saine, Shive, Sale, Cave, Spire, Paine, Laine, Raine

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Where is the Saive family from?

You can see how Saive families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saive family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Saive families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Saive families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Saive's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Saive families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saive surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Saive. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saive 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Saive. 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 33 military records available for the last name Saive. For the veterans among your Saive ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saive lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Saive life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Saive in 1965 was 76, and 61 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saive 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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