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Sayner Family History

Sayner Surname Meaning

see Senior.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sayner family from?

You can see how Sayner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sayner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sayner families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 161 Sayner families living in Yorkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Sayner's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Sayner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sayner 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 Sayner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sayner. 38% of Sayner men worked as a General Labourer and 88% of Sayner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sayner were Builders Labourer and Housekeeper.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    38%
  • Bricklayer
    38%
  • Builders Labourer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Incapacitated
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    4%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Sayner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sayner 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Sayner. 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 232 military records available for the last name Sayner. For the veterans among your Sayner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sayner lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Sayner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sayner in 1957 was 39, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sayner 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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