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Sayenga Family History

Sayenga 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: Hayenga, Saxena, Sayegh, Sayen, Sayer, Sang, Iyengar, Mayen, Senna

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Where is the Sayenga family from?

You can see how Sayenga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sayenga family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Sayenga families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sayenga's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sayenga families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sayenga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sayenga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sayenga. 100% of Sayenga women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Sayenga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Sayenga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sayenga 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 Sayenga. 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 27 military records available for the last name Sayenga. For the veterans among your Sayenga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sayenga lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Sayenga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Sayenga in 1970 was 33, and 72 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sayenga

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sayenga 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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