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Sayan Family History

Sayan Surname Meaning

Turkish: ornamental name or nickname from a derivative of saymak ‘to respect’ interpreted as ‘respectful’.

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


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Where is the Sayan family from?

You can see how Sayan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sayan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sayan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Sayan families living in British Columbia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sayan's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Sayan families in 1911.
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What did your Sayan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sayan. 48% of Sayan men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sayan women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sayan were Clerk and Nurse.

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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
    48%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Porter
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Nurse
    50%

What Sayan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sayan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sayan 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 295 immigration records available for the last name Sayan. 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 84 military records available for the last name Sayan. For the veterans among your Sayan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sayan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Sayan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sayan in 1965 was 86, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sayan 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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