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Saida Family History

Saida 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: Sada, Gaida, Sanda, Saia, Maida, Sida, Said, Saidi, Sala, Taira

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Where is the Saida family from?

You can see how Saida families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saida family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Saida families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Saida family living in Hawaii. This was about 25% of all the recorded Saida's in USA. Hawaii and 3 other states had the highest population of Saida families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saida surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Saida ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Saida ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Saida. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saida 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 363 immigration records available for the last name Saida. 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 118 military records available for the last name Saida. For the veterans among your Saida ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saida lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Saida life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Saida in 1969 was 71, and 48 in 2003.

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