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Saing Family History

Saing Name Meaning

Cambodian: written សាំង corresponding to the Khmer word meaning ‘docile’. Alternatively perhaps from a homonymous Khmer word denoting a conch shell used as a solo instrument in religious events. Compare Sang 9. Burmese (Shan): from a personal name usually forming part of a compound name possibly from a term denoting a kind of wild cattle found in Burma. — Note: Since Shans do not have hereditary surnames this name element was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Sang, Saint, Saine, Swing, Sing, Sain, Suing, Saini, Saling, Shing

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You can see how Saing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saing family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Saing families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1880 there were 7 Saing families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 37% of all the recorded Saing's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Saing families in 1880.

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There are 688 census records available for the last name Saing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saing 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Saing. 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 223 military records available for the last name Saing. For the veterans among your Saing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.
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Census Records

There are 688 census records available for the last name Saing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saing 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Saing. 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 223 military records available for the last name Saing. For the veterans among your Saing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saing lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2004, in the United States, Saing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Saing in 1988 was 68, and 20 in 2004.

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