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Savanaugh Family History

Savanaugh 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: Cavanaugh, Kavanaugh, Kavanagh, Cavanagh, Cavenaugh, Farabaugh

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Where is the Savanaugh family from?

You can see how Savanaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Savanaugh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Savanaugh family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Savanaugh's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Savanaugh families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Savanaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Savanaugh 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Savanaugh. 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 4 military records available for the last name Savanaugh. For the veterans among your Savanaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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