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Savaia Family History

Savaia 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: Savaria, Savoia, Savala, Savage, Savin, Savoie, Sakai, Salama, Salata

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Savaia 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 Savaia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Savaia. 100% of Savaia men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Savaia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Savaia 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Savaia. 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 8 military records available for the last name Savaia. For the veterans among your Savaia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Savaia lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1998, in the United States, Savaia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Savaia in 1983 was 94, and 83 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Savaia 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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