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Sadd Family History

Sadd Surname Meaning

English: nickname for a serious or solemn person from Middle English sad(de) ‘serious discreet firm’.

The modern English sense ‘unhappy’ did not develop until the 15th century.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sadd family from?

You can see how Sadd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sadd family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sadd families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Sadd families living in Ontario. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sadd's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Sadd families in 1911.
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What did your Sadd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sadd. 23% of Sadd men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Sadd women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sadd were Proprietor and Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    13%
  • Housework
    13%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Waitress
    13%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Sadd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sadd 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 858 immigration records available for the last name Sadd. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sadd. For the veterans among your Sadd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sadd lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Sadd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Sadd in 1954 was 62, and 79 in 2004.

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