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Sauvager Family History

Sauvager 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: Sauvage, Savage, Salvage, Sauvageau, Sanger, Sager, Salvador

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Where is the Sauvager family from?

You can see how Sauvager families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sauvager family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sauvager families living in Virginia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sauvager's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Sauvager families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sauvager surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Sauvager family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Sauvager. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sauvager 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Sauvager. 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 16 military records available for the last name Sauvager. For the veterans among your Sauvager ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sauvager lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Sauvager life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sauvager in 1965 was 68, and 81 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sauvager 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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