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Savages Family History

Savages 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: Savage, Savas, Sauvage, Salvage, Savarese, Tavares, Savageau, Sales

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Where is the Savages family from?

You can see how Savages families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Savages family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Savages families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Savages families living in Ontario. This was about 44% of all the recorded Savages's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Savages families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Savages 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 Savages ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Savages. 42% of Savages men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Savages women 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
    42%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Steam Hammer
    17%
  • Shoe Worker
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Savages family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 392 census records available for the last name Savages. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Savages 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Savages. 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 21 military records available for the last name Savages. For the veterans among your Savages ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Savages lifespan?

Average Savages life expectancy in 1985 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Savages 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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