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Savelli Family History

Savelli Surname Meaning

Italian:: patronymic or plural form of the personal name Savello from Latin Sabellus derived from a tribal name of the Sabellians, a group of ancient Italic peoples.

Habitational name from Savelli in Crotone province.

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


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Where is the Savelli family from?

You can see how Savelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Savelli family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Savelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Savelli family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Savelli's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Savelli families in 1911.
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What did your Savelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Savelli. 42% of Savelli men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Savelli women worked as a Seamstress.

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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%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Mechanic
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Savelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 838 census records available for the last name Savelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Savelli 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Savelli. 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 231 military records available for the last name Savelli. For the veterans among your Savelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Savelli lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Savelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Savelli in 1957 was 44, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Savelli 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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