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Savitt Last Name History & Origin

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Summary

The Savitt surname is a shortened version of the name Savitzky (also spelled Savitsky, Sawitzky, Sawitsky) other varients of the name are Savit, Savitz, Savits. This name is found chiefly with East European Jews. It is derived from the Polish name of Sawiczky (Sawicky). This name means "son of Sawa". Sawa is a town in Poland that lies 31km (19 miles) southeast of the city of Krakow. Other versions of Sawa (Sawic, Sawicz, Sawica, Sawicze). Sawa comes from the Aramaic word for "old man".

History

The Savitt/Savitzky surname belongs chiefly to Jews of East European heritage. Savitt maybe also be a shortened version of other similar East European Jewish surnames names. It was common practice for Jews who emigrated from Europe to the US to "Americanize" their last names. Savitt is a common Americanized version of Savitzky and its varients. The different spellings of Savitzky are do to the fact that the named was written in Yiddish which uses the Hebrew alphabet. The transliteration to the English alphabet created the various spellings. The Savitt surname is a shortened version of the name Savitzky (also spelled Savitsky, Sawitzky, Sawitsky) other varients of the name are Savit, Savitz, Savits. This name is found chiefly with East European Jews. It is derived from the Polish name of Sawiczky (Sawicky). This name means "son of Sawa". Sawa is a town in Poland that lies 31km (19 miles) southeast of the city of Krakow. Other versions of Sawa (Sawic, Sawicz, Sawica, Sawicze). Sawa comes from the Aramaic word for "old man".

Name Origin

Savitzky (and its varients) means someone from the city of Sawa, Poland. It literally means "Son of Sawa". Sawa is the Aramaic word for an old man. A common name in Israel today is Shavit. Shavit means shooting star.

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Nationality & Ethnicity

Although the name comes from a Polish city, people with the name Savitzky (and its varients) were found all over Eastern Europe. Jewish

Famous People named Savitt

Dick Savitt (tennis professional active in the 1950's).

Early Savitts

These are the earliest records we have of the Savitt family.

Hattie Savitt Jul 10, 1876 - Oct 15, 1966 West Hartford, Connecticut
Hattie Savitt of West Hartford, Hartford County, CT was born on July 10, 1876, and died at age 90 years old on October 15, 1966.
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Benjamin Savitt May 15, 1886 - Oct 1973 Union, New Jersey
Benjamin Savitt of Union, Union County, NJ was born on May 15, 1886, and died at age 87 years old in October 1973.
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Isadore Savitt Oct 13, 1886 - Mar 15, 1966 New Haven, Connecticut
Isadore Savitt of New Haven, New Haven County, CT was born on October 13, 1886, and died at age 79 years old on March 15, 1966.
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Max Savitt Apr 1, 1886 - Nov 1978 Minneapolis, Minnesota
Max Savitt of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota was born on April 1, 1886, and died at age 92 years old in November 1978.
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Natalie Savitt Apr 12, 1888 - Aug 1979 Fitchburg, Massachusetts
Natalie Savitt of Fitchburg, Worcester County, MA was born on April 12, 1888, and died at age 91 years old in August 1979.
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Ida Savitt Oct 1, 1889 - Dec 1968 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Ida Savitt of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA was born on October 1, 1889, and died at age 79 years old in December 1968.
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Louis Savitt Jul 15, 1889 - Feb 1982 Los Angeles, California
Louis Savitt of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California was born on July 15, 1889, and died at age 92 years old in February 1982.
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Anna Savitt Dec 25, 1889 - May 1974 Los Angeles, California
Anna Savitt of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California was born on December 25, 1889, and died at age 84 years old in May 1974.
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Isidor Savitt Sep 15, 1891 - Sep 1962 New York
Isidor Savitt of New York was born on September 15, 1891, and died at age 71 years old in September 1962.
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Abraham Savitt Dec 15, 1892 - Feb 1972 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Abraham Savitt of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA was born on December 15, 1892, and died at age 79 years old in February 1972.
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Jack Savitt Nov 15, 1892 - Apr 1967 New York, New York
Jack Savitt of New York, New York County, NY was born on November 15, 1892, and died at age 74 years old in April 1967.
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Mildred Savitt Apr 5, 1893 - Jan 1980 Valley Cottage, New York
Mildred Savitt of Valley Cottage, Rockland County, NY was born on April 5, 1893, and died at age 86 years old in January 1980.
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Herbert Savitt Oct 17, 1917 - Nov 17, 2001 Hamden, Connecticut
Herbert Savitt of Hamden, New Haven County, CT was born on October 17, 1917, and died at age 84 years old on November 17, 2001.
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Arthur H Savitt Sep 27, 1915 - Jul 11, 2003 Woodbury, New York
Arthur H Savitt of Woodbury, Nassau County, NY was born on September 27, 1915, and died at age 87 years old on July 11, 2003.
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Elizabeth Catherine (Savitt) Bland Melbourne, Australia
Elizabeth Catherine Catherine (Savitt) Bland of Melbourne Australia, was married to David Henry Bland in 1871, and has children George Bland, Mary Ann Bland, and John Bland. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Elizabeth Catherine (Savitt) Bland.
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Arthur Erwin Savitt Jan 20, 1930 - Jul 23, 2011 Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Arthur Erwin Savitt of Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, FL was born on January 20, 1930, and died at age 81 years old on July 23, 2011. Arthur Savitt was buried at South Florida National Cemetery Section 36B Site 287 6501 S. State Road 7, in Lake Worth.
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Harold Bernard Savitt Oct 5, 1922 - Jun 3, 2006 Glendale, Arizona
Harold Bernard Savitt of Glendale, Maricopa County, AZ was born on October 5, 1922, and died at age 83 years old on June 3, 2006. Harold Savitt was buried at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery Section 25 Site 1127 7601 34th Avenue, South, in Minneapolis, Mn.
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Sy Steven Savitt Apr 1, 1926 - Oct 28, 1999 Tampa, Florida
Sy Steven Savitt of Tampa, Hillsborough County, FL was born on April 1, 1926, and died at age 73 years old on October 28, 1999. Sy Savitt was buried at Bay Pines National Cemetery Section 60 Row 15 Site 40 P.o. Box 477, in Bay Pines.
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Bruce R. Savitt born circa 1955 Dallas County, Texas
Bruce R Savitt of Dallas County, TX was born circa 1955. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Bruce R. Savitt.
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Ellen C. (Behl) Savitt born circa 1957 Texas
Ellen C Savitt of TX was born circa 1957. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Ellen C. (Behl) Savitt.
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Lawrence Savitt circa 1915 - May 13, 1944
Lawrence Savitt was born circa 1915, and died at age 28 years old on May 13, 1944. Lawrence Savitt was buried at '182017' Cassino War Cemetery in 99 Lt. A.a. Regt.". Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Lawrence Savitt.
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Arnold Savitt born circa 1920 Bronx, New York, United States
Arnold Savitt of Bronx County, New York United States was born circa 1920. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Arnold Savitt.
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David L Savitt born circa 1926 Los Angeles, California, United States
David L Savitt of Los Angeles County, California United States was born circa 1926. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember David L Savitt.
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Harold B Savitt born circa 1922 Hennepin, Minnesota, United States
Harold B Savitt of Hennepin County, Minnesota United States was born circa 1922. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Harold B Savitt.
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Leonard R Savitt born circa 1922 Hennepin, Minnesota, United States
Leonard R Savitt of Hennepin County, Minnesota United States was born circa 1922. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Leonard R Savitt.
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Maurice Savitt born circa 1910 United States
Maurice Savitt of United States was born circa 1910. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Maurice Savitt.
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Nicholas M Savitt born circa 1906 Kings, New York, United States
Nicholas M Savitt of Kings County, New York United States was born circa 1906 in Russia or Union Of Socialist Soviet Republics. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Nicholas M Savitt.
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Ralph Savitt born circa 1914 Kings, New York, United States
Ralph Savitt of Kings County, New York United States was born circa 1914. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Ralph Savitt.
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Leo Savitt born circa 1915 Essex, New Jersey, United States
Leo Savitt of Essex County, New Jersey United States was born circa 1915. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Leo Savitt.
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Marvin Savitt born circa 1918 Bronx, New York, United States
Marvin Savitt of Bronx County, New York United States was born circa 1918. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Marvin Savitt.
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Max Savitt born circa 1908 Essex, New Jersey, United States
Max Savitt of Essex County, New Jersey United States was born circa 1908. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Max Savitt.
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Louis Savitt born circa 1916 Essex, New Jersey, United States
Louis Savitt of Essex County, New Jersey United States was born circa 1916. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Louis Savitt.
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Popular Savitt Biographies

Jory R Savitt Jul 15, 1933 - Aug 12, 2003 San Diego, California
Jory R Savitt of San Diego, San Diego County, CA was born on July 15, 1933, and died at age 70 years old on August 12, 2003.
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Jack C Savitt Mar 22, 1921 - Jan 12, 2006 Westbury, New York
Jack C Savitt of Westbury, Nassau County, NY was born on March 22, 1921, and died at age 84 years old on January 12, 2006.
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Alfred A Savitt Dec 31, 1900 - Sep 30, 1998 Clearwater, Florida
Alfred A Savitt of Clearwater, Pinellas County, FL was born on December 31, 1900, and died at age 97 years old on September 30, 1998.
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Muriel Savitt Sep 8, 1927 - May 13, 2008 Oakland Gardens, New York
Muriel Savitt of Oakland Gardens, Queens County, NY was born on September 8, 1927, and died at age 80 years old on May 13, 2008.
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Sol Savitt Oct 25, 1924 - May 15, 1995 Syosset, New York
Sol Savitt of Syosset, Nassau County, NY was born on October 25, 1924, and died at age 70 years old on May 15, 1995.
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Marjorie Savitt Mar 12, 1927 - Nov 10, 2009 Los Angeles, California
Marjorie Savitt of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California was born on March 12, 1927, and died at age 82 years old on November 10, 2009.
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Brandon W Savitt Feb 20, 1988 - Oct 5, 2006
Brandon W Savitt was born on February 20, 1988, and died at age 18 years old on October 5, 2006. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Brandon W Savitt.
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Belle Savitt Sep 8, 1902 - Oct 20, 1995 New Haven, Connecticut
Belle Savitt of New Haven, New Haven County, CT was born on September 8, 1902, and died at age 93 years old on October 20, 1995.
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Evelyn Savitt Dec 25, 1910 - Feb 1991
Evelyn Savitt was born on December 25, 1910, and died at age 80 years old in February 1991. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Evelyn Savitt.
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Bruce R. Savitt born circa 1955 Dallas County, Texas
Bruce R Savitt of Dallas County, TX was born circa 1955. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Bruce R. Savitt.
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Arnold Savitt born circa 1920 Bronx, New York, United States
Arnold Savitt of Bronx County, New York United States was born circa 1920. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Arnold Savitt.
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Arthur Savitt Jun 11, 1926 - Jan 22, 1996 New Providence, New Jersey
Arthur Savitt of New Providence, Union County, NJ was born on June 11, 1926, and died at age 69 years old on January 22, 1996.
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Dallas D Savitt Jan 26, 1943 - Jul 15, 2007 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Dallas D Savitt of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA was born on January 26, 1943, and died at age 64 years old on July 15, 2007.
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Sonia J Savitt Jun 6, 1925 - Apr 19, 2007 North Hollywood, California
Sonia J Savitt of North Hollywood, Los Angeles County, CA was born on June 6, 1925, and died at age 81 years old on April 19, 2007.
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Selma Savitt Jun 11, 1902 - Sep 1980 Minneapolis, Minnesota
Selma Savitt of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota was born on June 11, 1902, and died at age 78 years old in September 1980.
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Lillian Savitt Apr 28, 1904 - Nov 29, 1988 Ventnor City, New Jersey
Lillian Savitt of Ventnor City, Atlantic County, NJ was born on April 28, 1904, and died at age 84 years old on November 29, 1988.
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Kathleen M Savitt Dec 8, 1912 - Jul 19, 2010 Mesa, Arizona
Kathleen M Savitt of Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona was born on December 8, 1912, and died at age 97 years old on July 19, 2010.
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William Savitt Mar 9, 1901 - Mar 14, 1995 West Hartford, Connecticut
William Savitt of West Hartford, Hartford County, CT was born on March 9, 1901, and died at age 94 years old on March 14, 1995.
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Bryna B Savitt Jul 22, 1912 - Mar 1994 Orlando, Florida
Bryna B Savitt of Orlando, Orange County, FL was born on July 22, 1912, and died at age 81 years old in March 1994.
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Emile Savitt Feb 10, 1925 - Mar 15, 2007 Phoenix, Arizona
Emile Savitt of Phoenix, Maricopa County, AZ was born on February 10, 1925, and died at age 82 years old on March 15, 2007.
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Savitt Death Records & Life Expectancy

The average age of a Savitt family member is 76.0 years old according to our database of 227 people with the last name Savitt that have a birth and death date listed.

Life Expectancy

76.0 years

Oldest Savitts

These are the longest-lived members of the Savitt family on AncientFaces.

Ella M Savitt Dec 24, 1903 - May 29, 2004 Reno, Nevada
Ella M Savitt of Reno, Washoe County, NV was born on December 24, 1903, and died at age 100 years old on May 29, 2004.
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100 years
Florence Savitt Dec 20, 1901 - Oct 6, 2002 Minneapolis, Minnesota
Florence Savitt of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, MN was born on December 20, 1901, and died at age 100 years old on October 6, 2002.
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100 years
Esther Savitt Jun 21, 1909 - Jun 13, 2008 Santa Monica, California
Esther Savitt of Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, CA was born on June 21, 1909, and died at age 98 years old on June 13, 2008.
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98 years
Robert A Savitt Sep 21, 1906 - Mar 10, 2005 New York, New York
Robert A Savitt of New York, New York County, NY was born on September 21, 1906, and died at age 98 years old on March 10, 2005.
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98 years
Kathleen M Savitt Dec 8, 1912 - Jul 19, 2010 Mesa, Arizona
Kathleen M Savitt of Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona was born on December 8, 1912, and died at age 97 years old on July 19, 2010.
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97 years
Alfred A Savitt Dec 31, 1900 - Sep 30, 1998 Clearwater, Florida
Alfred A Savitt of Clearwater, Pinellas County, FL was born on December 31, 1900, and died at age 97 years old on September 30, 1998.
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97 years
Kate Savitt Jun 1, 1902 - Dec 25, 1999 New York, New York
Kate Savitt of New York, New York County, NY was born on June 1, 1902, and died at age 97 years old on December 25, 1999.
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97 years
Louis Savitt Jan 18, 1895 - Jul 23, 1991
Louis Savitt was born on January 18, 1895, and died at age 96 years old on July 23, 1991. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Louis Savitt.
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96 years
Anne Savitt Jun 16, 1905 - Jun 14, 2001
Anne Savitt was born on June 16, 1905, and died at age 95 years old on June 14, 2001.
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95 years
William Savitt Mar 9, 1901 - Mar 14, 1995 West Hartford, Connecticut
William Savitt of West Hartford, Hartford County, CT was born on March 9, 1901, and died at age 94 years old on March 14, 1995.
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94 years
Morris Savitt Jul 15, 1895 - Dec 15, 1989 Valley Village, California
Morris Savitt of Valley Village, Los Angeles County, CA was born on July 15, 1895, and died at age 94 years old on December 15, 1989.
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94 years
Celia Savitt May 5, 1902 - May 15, 1995 West Hartford, Connecticut
Celia Savitt of West Hartford, Hartford County, CT was born on May 5, 1902, and died at age 93 years old on May 15, 1995.
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93 years
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