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Savins Family History

Savins Surname Meaning

variant of Savin with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Savins family from?

You can see how Savins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Savins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Savins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Savins family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Savins's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Savins families in 1911.
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What did your Savins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Salesgirl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Savins. 37% of Savins men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Savins women worked as a Salesgirl. Some less common occupations for Americans named Savins were Plasterer and 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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Mechanic
    10%
  • Plasterer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesgirl
    43%
  • Maid
    29%
  • New Worker
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Savins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Savins 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Savins. 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 179 military records available for the last name Savins. For the veterans among your Savins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Savins lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2000, in the United States, Savins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Savins in 1958 was 52, and 62 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Savins 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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