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Savedge Family History

Savedge 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: Savidge, Savage, Sledge, Savedra, Davidge, Savelle, Lavelle, Savoie

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Where is the Savedge family from?

You can see how Savedge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Savedge family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Savedge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Savedge families living in Virginia. This was about 77% of all the recorded Savedge's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Savedge families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Savedge surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Savedge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teaching were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Savedge. 50% of Savedge men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Savedge women worked as a Teaching. Some less common occupations for Americans named Savedge were Laborer and Secretary. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teaching
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Savedge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Savedge 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Savedge. 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 201 military records available for the last name Savedge. For the veterans among your Savedge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Savedge lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Savedge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Savedge in 1962 was 68, and 86 in 2003.

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