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Sahay Family History

Sahay Surname Meaning

Indian: variant of Sahai.

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


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You can see how Sahay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sahay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sahay family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sahay's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Sahay families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Sahay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sahay 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Sahay. 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 8 military records available for the last name Sahay. For the veterans among your Sahay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sahay lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Sahay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Sahay in 1972 was 85, and 49 in 1998.

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