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Savige Family History

Savige 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: Savage, Savidge, Savin, Savoie, Lavigne, Sage, Sauvage, Saville

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Where is the Savige family from?

You can see how Savige families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Savige family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Savige families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Savige families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Savige's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Savige families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Savige 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 Savige ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Savige. 50% of Savige men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Lawyer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Savige. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Savige 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Savige. 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 158 military records available for the last name Savige. For the veterans among your Savige ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Savige lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Savige life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Savige in 1967 was 83, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Savige

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Savige 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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