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Sayger Family History

Sayger 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, Sanger, Sager, Saeger, Sayler, Stanger, Alger, Layer, Hager

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Where is the Sayger family from?

You can see how Sayger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sayger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sayger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Sayger families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Sayger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sayger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sayger 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 Sayger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sayger. 75% of Sayger men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Hooker
    25%

What Sayger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 762 census records available for the last name Sayger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sayger 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Sayger. 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 125 military records available for the last name Sayger. For the veterans among your Sayger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sayger lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Sayger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sayger in 1961 was 59, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sayger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sayger 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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