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Savva Family History

Savva Surname Meaning

American shortened form of Greek Savvas (see Savas) or of patronymics derived from this personal name.

Greek: patronymic from the genitive case of the personal name Savvas particularly associated with Cyprus;

in Greece this is normally a feminine patronymical form only.

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


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What did your Savva ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Waiter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Savva. 100% of Savva men worked as a Waiter and 67% of Savva women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Waiter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Dressmaker
    34%

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Passenger Lists

There are 346 immigration records available for the last name Savva. 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 185 military records available for the last name Savva. For the veterans among your Savva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Savva lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Savva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Savva in 1964 was 60, and 61 in 2004.

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