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Savonen Family History

Savonen 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: Salonen, Savoie, Halonen, Karvonen, Scavone, Sapone, Pavone, Salone

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Where is the Savonen family from?

You can see how Savonen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Savonen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Savonen families living in Oregon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Savonen's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Savonen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Savonen 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 Savonen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Troller was the top reported job for people in the USA named Savonen. 100% of Savonen men worked as a Troller.

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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

  • Troller
    100%

What Savonen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Savonen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Savonen 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Savonen. 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 43 military records available for the last name Savonen. For the veterans among your Savonen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Savonen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Savonen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Savonen in 1963 was 83, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Savonen 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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