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Saghy Family History

Saghy 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: Say, Sachs, Saxby, Sager, Sagan, Athy, Sage, Nagy, Sandy, Hagy

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Where is the Saghy family from?

You can see how Saghy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saghy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Saghy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Saghy families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Saghy's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Saghy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saghy 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 291 census records available for the last name Saghy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saghy 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Saghy. 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 136 military records available for the last name Saghy. For the veterans among your Saghy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saghy lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Saghy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Saghy in 1961 was 45, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saghy 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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