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Savo Family History

Savo Surname Meaning

Italian: possibly a masculinized form of Sava or as Savò of French origin from Sabau(t).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Savo family from?

You can see how Savo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Savo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Savo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Savo families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Savo's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Savo families in 1911.
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What did your Savo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Savo. 42% of Savo men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Savo women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Savo were Barber and Cook.

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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
    42%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Janitor
    10%
  • Barber
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • Machine Operator
    18%
  • Finisher
    18%
  • Cook
    12%

What Savo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Savo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Savo 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 848 immigration records available for the last name Savo. 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 525 military records available for the last name Savo. For the veterans among your Savo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Savo lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Savo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Savo in 1962 was 80, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Savo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Savo 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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