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Sayker Family History

Sayker 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, Spyker, Saker, Sanker, Sayler, Baker, Marker, Asker, Layer

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Where is the Sayker family from?

You can see how Sayker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sayker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sayker families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Sayker families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Sayker's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Sayker families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sayker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Sayker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sayker 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Sayker. 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 1 military records available for the last name Sayker. For the veterans among your Sayker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sayker lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1987, in the United States, Sayker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sayker in 1981 was 70, and 77 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sayker 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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