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Sayward Name Meaning

English (Essex): variant of Seward .

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


Similar surnames: Sheward, Soward, Seaward, Steward, Hayward, Alward, Harward, Heyward

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Where is the Sayward family from?

You can see how Sayward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sayward family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sayward families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 16 Sayward families living in Maine. This was about 62% of all the recorded Sayward's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Sayward families in 1840.
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What did your Sayward ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sayward. 29% of Sayward men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Sayward women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sayward were Clerk and Housewife. .

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sayward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sayward 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 366 immigration records available for the last name Sayward. 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 601 military records available for the last name Sayward. For the veterans among your Sayward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sayward lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Sayward life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Sayward in 1945 was 71, and 80 in 2004.

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