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Sayet Family History

Sayet 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: Sayer, Samet, Sabet, Sayed, Saye, Sayen, Hayes, Sales, Say, Layer

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Where is the Sayet family from?

You can see how Sayet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sayet family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sayet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Sayet family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Sayet's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Sayet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sayet 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 163 census records available for the last name Sayet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sayet 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Sayet. 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 15 military records available for the last name Sayet. For the veterans among your Sayet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sayet lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Sayet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sayet in 1970 was 81, and 66 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sayet 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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