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Savant Family History

Savant Surname Meaning

French and Italian (Piedmont): probably a variant of Salvant.

Indian (Maharashtra): from Sanskrit title sāmanta ‘feudatory prince’ a variant of sawant.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Savant family from?

You can see how Savant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Savant family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Savant families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 31 Savant families living in Quebec. This was about 82% of all the recorded Savant's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Savant families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Savant 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 Savant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Savant. 33% of Savant men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Savant women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Savant were Farm Labor and Waitress.

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Miner
    7%
  • Farm Labor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    24%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Waitress
    15%

What Savant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Savant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Savant 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 559 immigration records available for the last name Savant. 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 776 military records available for the last name Savant. For the veterans among your Savant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Savant lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Savant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Savant in 1960 was 45, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Savant 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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