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Sayra Family History

Sayra 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: Sara, Sarra, Samra, Sayre, Saya, Sacra, Sayer, Sala, Sada, Say

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Where is the Sayra family from?

You can see how Sayra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sayra family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sayra families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Sayra family living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Sayra's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Sayra families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sayra 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 68 census records available for the last name Sayra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sayra 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Sayra. 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 5 military records available for the last name Sayra. For the veterans among your Sayra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sayra lifespan?

Average Sayra life expectancy in 1978 was 53 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sayra 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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