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Savil Family History

Savil Surname Meaning

see Saville.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Savil family from?

You can see how Savil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Savil family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Savil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Savil families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Savil's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Savil families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Savil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Savil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Savil. 60% of Savil 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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Savil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Savil 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Savil. 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 75 military records available for the last name Savil. For the veterans among your Savil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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