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Savonell Family History

Savonell 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: Ravenell, Savell, Carnell, Savoie, Savel, Darnell, Savelli, Farnell

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Where is the Savonell family from?

You can see how Savonell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Savonell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Savonell family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Savonell's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Savonell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Savonell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Savonell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Savonell 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Savonell. 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 7 military records available for the last name Savonell. For the veterans among your Savonell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Savonell lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1994, in the United States, Savonell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Savonell in 1972 was 19, and 90 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Savonell 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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