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Savola Family History

Savola 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: Savela, Savoia, Savona, Savoca, Savala, Stavola, Sala, Parola, Savoie

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Where is the Savola family from?

You can see how Savola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Savola family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Savola families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Savola families living in Quebec. This was about 64% of all the recorded Savola's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Savola families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Savola 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 Savola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Savola. 70% of Savola 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
    70%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Miner
    16%

What Savola family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 877 census records available for the last name Savola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Savola 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 459 immigration records available for the last name Savola. 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 129 military records available for the last name Savola. For the veterans among your Savola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Savola lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Savola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Savola in 1962 was 72, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Savola

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Savola 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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