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Sayyed Family History

Sayyed Surname Meaning

Muslim (mainly India): variant of Sayed ‘lord master’ (see Said ).

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


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You can see how Sayyed families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sayyed family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sayyed family living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sayyed's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Sayyed families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Sayyed. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sayyed 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Sayyed. 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 9 military records available for the last name Sayyed. For the veterans among your Sayyed ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sayyed lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Sayyed life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sayyed in 1977 was 59, and 83 in 2003.

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