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Sayell Family History

Sayell Surname Meaning

see Sawell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sayell family from?

You can see how Sayell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sayell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Sayell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Sayell families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sayell's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Sayell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sayell 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 Sayell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sayell. 100% of Sayell men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 84% of Sayell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Dairy Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%
  • Housewife
    7%

What Sayell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sayell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sayell 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Sayell. 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 111 military records available for the last name Sayell. For the veterans among your Sayell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sayell lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Sayell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sayell in 1970 was 71, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sayell 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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