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Savill Family History

Savill Surname Meaning

see Saville.

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


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Where is the Savill family from?

You can see how Savill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Savill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Savill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Savill families living in Ontario. This was about 70% of all the recorded Savill's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Savill families in 1911.
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What did your Savill ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Savill. 67% of Savill men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%

What Savill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 35,000 census records available for the last name Savill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Savill 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Savill. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Savill. For the veterans among your Savill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Savill lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Savill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Savill in 1963 was 74, and 39 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Savill 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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