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Sayad Family History

Sayad Surname Meaning

Muslim: from a personal name based on Arabic ṣayyād ‘hunter fisher’.

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


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Where is the Sayad family from?

You can see how Sayad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sayad family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Sayad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Sayad families living in Lancashire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Sayad's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sayad families in 1891.
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What did your Sayad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sayad. 20% of Sayad men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Painter
    20%
  • Manager
    20%
  • Waiter
    20%

What Sayad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Sayad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sayad 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Sayad. 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 137 military records available for the last name Sayad. For the veterans among your Sayad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sayad lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Sayad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sayad in 1960 was 39, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sayad 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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