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Sayders Family History

Sayders 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: Sayers, Sanders, Snyders, Sayer, Sander, Salters, Ayers, Syers, Sader

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Where is the Sayders family from?

You can see how Sayders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sayders family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Sayders families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Sayders family living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Sayders's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Sayders families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sayders 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 39 census records available for the last name Sayders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sayders 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Sayders. 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 11 military records available for the last name Sayders. For the veterans among your Sayders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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