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Sayng Family History

Sayng 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: Sang, Sayne, Layng, Wang, Song, Yang, Sayer, Kang, Tang, Pang

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Where is the Sayng family from?

You can see how Sayng families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sayng family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Sayng families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Sayng families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sayng's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sayng families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sayng 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 33 census records available for the last name Sayng. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sayng 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 Sayng. 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 2 military records available for the last name Sayng. For the veterans among your Sayng ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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