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Sayah Family History

Sayah 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: Sarah, Salah, Saya, Saah, Sayer, Sala, Sada, Say, Shah, Saad

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Where is the Sayah family from?

You can see how Sayah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sayah family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sayah families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 7 Sayah families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sayah's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sayah families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sayah surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sayah ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Factory Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sayah. 100% of Sayah men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Sayah women worked as a Factory Work. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Factory Work
    100%
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What Sayah family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Sayah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sayah 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Sayah. 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 71 military records available for the last name Sayah. For the veterans among your Sayah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sayah lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Sayah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sayah in 1965 was 75, and 67 in 2002.

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