This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Saier family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Saier Family History

Saier Surname Meaning

South German: occupational name for a farmer from an agent derivative of Middle High German saien ‘to sow’. Compare Sayer 8.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Saier family from?

You can see how Saier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Saier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Saier families living in Pembrokeshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Saier's in United Kingdom. Pembrokeshire had the highest population of Saier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Saier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Saier. 56% of Saier men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Saier women worked as a Clerk.

View Census Data for Saier | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Saier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Saier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saier census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Saier

Passenger Lists

There are 247 immigration records available for the last name Saier. 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.

View all Saier immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 249 military records available for the last name Saier. For the veterans among your Saier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Saier military records

You've only scratched the surface of Saier family history

Discover More

What is the average Saier lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Saier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Saier in 1964 was 75, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saier 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Saier family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial