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Savanna Family History

Savanna Name 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: Cavanna, Savannah, Sanna, Savant, Lamanna, Savasta, Scianna, Savaria

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Where is the Savanna family from?

You can see how Savanna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Savanna family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Savanna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Savanna families living in Louisiana. This was about 40% of all the recorded Savanna's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Savanna families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Savanna surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Savanna ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Savanna ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Savanna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Savanna 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Savanna. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 200 military records available for the last name Savanna. For the veterans among your Savanna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Savanna lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Savanna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Savanna in 1971 was 75, and 89 in 1999.

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