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Savalla Family History

Savalla 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: Savala, Sevilla, Savelli, Valla, Spalla, Savasta, Saville, Sabala

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Where is the Savalla family from?

You can see how Savalla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Savalla family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Savalla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Savalla families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Savalla's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Savalla families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Savalla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Savalla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Savalla. 50% of Savalla men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    50%
  • Fruit Picker
    50%
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Census Records

There are 305 census records available for the last name Savalla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Savalla 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Savalla. 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 19 military records available for the last name Savalla. For the veterans among your Savalla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Savalla lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Savalla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Savalla in 1965 was 43, and 59 in 2003.

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