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Sayman Family History

Sayman 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: Hayman, Rayman, Salman, Gayman, Layman, Bayman, Tayman, Slyman

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Where is the Sayman family from?

You can see how Sayman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sayman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sayman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Sayman families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Sayman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sayman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sayman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sayman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Beautician were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sayman. 17% of Sayman men worked as a Salesman and 22% of Sayman women worked as a Beautician. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sayman were Farm Laborer and Saleslady. .

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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

  • Salesman
    17%
  • Mechanic
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beautician
    22%
  • Seamstress
    22%
  • President
    15%
  • Saleslady
    15%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sayman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sayman 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 298 immigration records available for the last name Sayman. 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 226 military records available for the last name Sayman. For the veterans among your Sayman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sayman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sayman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Sayman in 1963 was 75, and 80 in 2004.

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