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Sayth Family History

Sayth 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: Smyth, Sayer, Smith, Say, Rath, Sarah, Bath, Seth, Sato, Warth

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Where is the Sayth family from?

You can see how Sayth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sayth family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sayth families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Sayth family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Sayth's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sayth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sayth 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 103 census records available for the last name Sayth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sayth 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Sayth. 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 2 military records available for the last name Sayth. For the veterans among your Sayth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sayth lifespan?

Average Sayth life expectancy in 1970 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sayth 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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