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Sag Family History

Sag 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: Sang, Say, Sa, Sas, Sak, Sage, Sam, Sax, Tag, San

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Where is the Sag family from?

You can see how Sag families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sag family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sag families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sag family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Sag's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Sag families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sag 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 497 census records available for the last name Sag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sag 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Sag. 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 28 military records available for the last name Sag. For the veterans among your Sag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sag lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Sag life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sag in 1966 was 89, and 63 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sag 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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