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Saa Surname Meaning

Portuguese and Galician (also Saá): habitational name from any of numerous places called Saa mainly in northern Portugal and Galicia.

Of Visigothic origin from sala ‘mansion’.

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


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You can see how Saa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Saa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Saa family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Saa's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Saa families in 1880.
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There are 533 census records available for the last name Saa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saa 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 420 immigration records available for the last name Saa. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 81 military records available for the last name Saa. For the veterans among your Saa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saa lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Saa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Saa in 1966 was 49, and 72 in 2004.

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