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Saverson Family History

Saverson 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: Severson, Syverson, Siverson, Salverson, Iverson, Akerson, Alverson

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Where is the Saverson family from?

You can see how Saverson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saverson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Saverson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Saverson family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Saverson's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Saverson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saverson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Saverson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cab Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Saverson. 34% of Saverson men worked as a Cab Driver. .

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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 1940

  • Cab Driver
    34%
  • Barber
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
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What Saverson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Saverson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saverson 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Saverson. 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 24 military records available for the last name Saverson. For the veterans among your Saverson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saverson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Saverson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Saverson in 1964 was 74, and 78 in 2004.

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