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Sahy Family History

Sahy 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: Say, Sahm, Shy, Sahr, Saha, Sahs, Sahl, Fahy, Suhy, Sady

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Where is the Sahy family from?

You can see how Sahy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sahy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sahy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sahy family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sahy's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Sahy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sahy 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 Sahy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sahy. 100% of Sahy men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Sahy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Sahy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sahy 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Sahy. 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 12 military records available for the last name Sahy. For the veterans among your Sahy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sahy lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Sahy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sahy in 1976 was 58, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sahy 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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