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Savona Family History

Savona Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): habitational name from the city of Savona in Liguria.

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


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Where is the Savona family from?

You can see how Savona families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Savona family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Savona families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Savona families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Savona's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Savona families in 1911.
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What did your Savona ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Savona. 100% of Savona men worked as a Labourer.

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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

  • Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Savona. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Savona 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 702 immigration records available for the last name Savona. 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 365 military records available for the last name Savona. For the veterans among your Savona ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Savona lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Savona life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Savona in 1949 was 66, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Savona 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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