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Saadi Family History

Saadi Surname Meaning

Muslim: (mainly Maghreb and Iraq): surname denoting descent from or association with someone called Saad.

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In Iran, perhaps (also) from the Persian personal name Saʿādī ‘sweet galingale (Cyperus longus)’.

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


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Where is the Saadi family from?

You can see how Saadi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saadi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Saadi families living in New Jersey. This was about 40% of all the recorded Saadi's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Saadi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saadi 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 Saadi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Retail Rug Merchant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Saadi. 100% of Saadi men worked as a Retail Rug Merchant.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Retail Rug Merchant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Saadi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saadi 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 373 immigration records available for the last name Saadi. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 43 military records available for the last name Saadi. For the veterans among your Saadi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saadi lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2002, in the United States, Saadi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Saadi in 1954 was 46, and 54 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saadi 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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