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Saia Family History

Saia Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): from a shortened form of the personal names Isaia (English Isaiah) or Osaia (English Hosea).

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


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Where is the Saia family from?

You can see how Saia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saia family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Saia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Saia families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Saia's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Saia families in 1891.
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What did your Saia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Saia. 23% of Saia men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Saia women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Saia were Proprietor and Dress Maker.

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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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Presser
    8%
  • Proprietor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    23%
  • Operator
    13%
  • Servant
    10%
  • Dress Maker
    5%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Saia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saia 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Saia. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Saia. For the veterans among your Saia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saia lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Saia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Saia in 1952 was 50, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saia 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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