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Sayed Family History

Sayed Surname Meaning

Muslim: variant of Said 1 ‘lord master’. Compare Elsayed Saied Saiyed and Syed.

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


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Where is the Sayed family from?

You can see how Sayed families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sayed family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sayed families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Sayed families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Sayed's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sayed families in 1891.
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What did your Sayed ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sayed. 43% of Sayed men worked as an Owner.

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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

  • Owner
    43%
  • Baker
    29%
  • Carpenter
    29%

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Census Records

There are 544 census records available for the last name Sayed. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sayed 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 877 immigration records available for the last name Sayed. 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 729 military records available for the last name Sayed. For the veterans among your Sayed ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sayed lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Sayed life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sayed in 1959 was 60, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sayed 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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