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Saiger Family History

Saiger Surname Meaning

German:: occupational name from Middle High German sæjære ‘sower’.

It is also a habitational name for someone from Saig in Baden-Württemberg.

Additionally, it serves as an occupational name for someone who assayed coins from Middle High German seigære.

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


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Where is the Saiger family from?

You can see how Saiger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saiger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Saiger families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Saiger families living in Durham. This was about 47% of all the recorded Saiger's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Saiger families in 1891.
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What did your Saiger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Saiger. 100% of Saiger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Saiger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saiger 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 312 immigration records available for the last name Saiger. 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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Draft Cards

There are 159 military records available for the last name Saiger. For the veterans among your Saiger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saiger lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Saiger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Saiger in 1956 was 59, and 30 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saiger ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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