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Savier Family History

Savier 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: Javier, Lavier, Sevier, Xavier, Saver, Safier, Favier, Sayer, Haver

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Where is the Savier family from?

You can see how Savier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Savier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Savier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 20 Savier families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Savier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Savier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Savier 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 Savier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Savier. 34% of Savier men 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
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

What Savier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 740 census records available for the last name Savier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Savier 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Savier. 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 106 military records available for the last name Savier. For the veterans among your Savier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Savier lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Savier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Savier in 1971 was 75, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Savier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Savier 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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