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Sayama Family History

Sayama 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: Salama, Sazama, Toyama, Sama, Salata, Oyama, Sawada, Koyama, Aoyama

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Where is the Sayama family from?

You can see how Sayama families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sayama family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Sayama families living in Hawaii. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sayama's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Sayama families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sayama surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sayama ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sayama. 100% of Sayama men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Sayama. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sayama 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 309 immigration records available for the last name Sayama. 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 30 military records available for the last name Sayama. For the veterans among your Sayama ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sayama lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Sayama life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sayama in 1972 was 80, and 67 in 2001.

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