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Sayder Family History

Sayder Surname 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: Sayer, Sander, Sader, Snyder, Rayder, Sayler, Sauder, Mander, Layer

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Where is the Sayder family from?

You can see how Sayder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sayder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sayder families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Sayder families living in Kent. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sayder's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Sayder families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sayder 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 Sayder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sayder. 16% of Sayder men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Sayder women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sayder were Clerk and House 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    16%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • House Work
    9%

What Sayder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sayder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sayder 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Sayder. 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 364 military records available for the last name Sayder. For the veterans among your Sayder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sayder lifespan?

Average Sayder life expectancy in 1994 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sayder 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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