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Savington Family History

Savington 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: Covington, Ovington, Symington, Babington, Sappington, Bevington

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Where is the Savington family from?

You can see how Savington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Savington family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Savington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Savington family living in Maryland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Savington's in USA. Maryland and 2 other states had the highest population of Savington families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Savington surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Savington ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Savington. 100% of Savington men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Savington women worked as a Maid. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Presser
    50%
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What Savington family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 442 census records available for the last name Savington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Savington 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Savington. 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 114 military records available for the last name Savington. For the veterans among your Savington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Savington lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Savington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Savington in 1966 was 57, and 96 in 2002.

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