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Savoir Family History

Savoir 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: Savoie, Savoia, Savin, Javor, Lavoie, Savio, Sabir, Safir, Salois

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Where is the Savoir family from?

You can see how Savoir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Savoir family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Savoir families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Savoir families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Savoir's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Savoir families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Savoir surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Savoir ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Savoir. 100% of Savoir 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 705 census records available for the last name Savoir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Savoir 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Savoir. 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 66 military records available for the last name Savoir. For the veterans among your Savoir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Savoir lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Savoir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Savoir in 1967 was 66, and 77 in 2004.

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