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Savares Family History

Savares 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: Savarese, Tavares, Savage, Savas, Casares, Savard, Soares, Savary

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Where is the Savares family from?

You can see how Savares families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Savares family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Savares families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Savares families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 57% of all the recorded Savares's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Savares families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Savares surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Savares ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Compositor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Savares. 100% of Savares men worked as a Compositor. .

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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

  • Compositor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Savares. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Savares 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Savares. 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 14 military records available for the last name Savares. For the veterans among your Savares ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Savares lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1986, in the United States, Savares life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Savares in 1985 was 83, and 87 in 1986.

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