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Sages Family History

Sages 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: Sales, Sager, Sage, Sanes, Pages, Sagen, Sagel, Sames, Dages, Mages

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Where is the Sages family from?

You can see how Sages families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sages family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sages families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Sages families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Sages's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sages families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sages surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sages ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sages. 42% of Sages men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sages women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sages were Operator and Saleslady.

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    36%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Operator
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Sages family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 659 census records available for the last name Sages. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sages 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Sages. 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 290 military records available for the last name Sages. For the veterans among your Sages ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sages lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Sages life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sages in 1967 was 58, and 92 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sages 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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