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Saives Family History

Saives 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: Shives, Sales, Raines, Savel, Naves, Hailes, Gaines, Baines, Sawvel

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Where is the Saives family from?

You can see how Saives families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saives family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Saives families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1920 there was 1 Saives family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Saives's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Saives families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saives 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 17 census records available for the last name Saives. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saives 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Saives. 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 5 military records available for the last name Saives. For the veterans among your Saives ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saives lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2003, in the United States, Saives life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Saives in 1990 was 74, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saives 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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