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Saiers Family History

Saiers 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: Sayers, Spiers, Shiers, Siers, Stiers, Maiers, Sagers, Sauers, Sabers

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Where is the Saiers family from?

You can see how Saiers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saiers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Saiers families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 9 Saiers families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Saiers's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Saiers families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saiers 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 Saiers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Saiers. 67% of Saiers men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    67%
  • Bricklayer
    34%

What Saiers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 259 census records available for the last name Saiers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saiers 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Saiers. 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 73 military records available for the last name Saiers. For the veterans among your Saiers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saiers lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Saiers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Saiers in 1968 was 55, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saiers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saiers 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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