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Sayett Family History

Sayett 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, Syrett, Swett, Samet, Sabet, Sayed, Payette, Cavett, Sabetta

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Where is the Sayett family from?

You can see how Sayett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sayett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sayett families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Sayett family living in Bedfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sayett's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Sayett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sayett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Sayett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sayett 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Sayett. 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 2 military records available for the last name Sayett. For the veterans among your Sayett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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