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Sayette Family History

Sayette 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: Payette, Mayette, Fayette, Surette, Majette, Malette, Gavette

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Where is the Sayette family from?

You can see how Sayette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sayette family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sayette family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sayette's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sayette families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sayette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sayette ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Sayette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sayette 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Sayette. 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 10 military records available for the last name Sayette. For the veterans among your Sayette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sayette lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Sayette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sayette in 1971 was 86, and 89 in 1996.

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