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Sayere Family History

Sayere 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: Sayer, Sayers, Sayre, Layer, Mayer, Hayer, Sager, Bayer, Severe, Ayer

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Where is the Sayere family from?

You can see how Sayere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sayere family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Sayere families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Sayere family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sayere's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sayere families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 431 census records available for the last name Sayere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sayere 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Sayere. 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 Sayere. For the veterans among your Sayere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sayere 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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