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Savis Family History

Savis 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: Savin, Avis, Savas, Salis, Lavis, Savio, Samis, Havis, Bavis, Davis

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Where is the Savis family from?

You can see how Savis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Savis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Savis families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Savis families living in New Brunswick. This was about 23% of all the recorded Savis's in Canada. New Brunswick and 1 other province had the highest population of Savis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Savis 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 Savis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Savis. 28% of Savis men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Savis women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Savis were Carpenter and Secretary.

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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
    28%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Secretary
    7%

What Savis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Savis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Savis 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Savis. 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 111 military records available for the last name Savis. For the veterans among your Savis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Savis lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Savis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Savis in 1974 was 75, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Savis 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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