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Saywood Family History

Saywood Surname Meaning

see Seward.

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


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Where is the Saywood family from?

You can see how Saywood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saywood family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Saywood families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Saywood family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Saywood's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Saywood families in 1911.
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What did your Saywood ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Saywood. 100% of Saywood men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Saywood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saywood 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Saywood. 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 142 military records available for the last name Saywood. For the veterans among your Saywood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saywood lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1969, in the United States, Saywood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Saywood in 1968 was 76, and 90 in 1969.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saywood 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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