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Savia Family History

Savia 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: Savin, Sava, Salvia, Savio, Davia, Navia, Saia, Pavia, Favia, Savoia

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Where is the Savia family from?

You can see how Savia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Savia family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Savia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Savia families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 14% of all the recorded Savia's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Savia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Savia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Savia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Savia. 24% of Savia men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Savia women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Barber
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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What Savia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Savia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Savia 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 308 immigration records available for the last name Savia. 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 139 military records available for the last name Savia. For the veterans among your Savia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Savia lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Savia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Savia in 1959 was 67, and 82 in 2004.

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