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Saif Family History

Saif Surname Meaning

Muslim: from a personal name based on Arabic saif ‘sword’ which also occurs in compound names like Saifullah. Compare Seif

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


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Where is the Saif family from?

You can see how Saif families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saif family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Saif family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Saif's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Saif families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saif 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 Saif ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Saif. 100% of Saif men worked as a Painter and 100% of Saif women worked as a 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

  • Painter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Saif family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 449 census records available for the last name Saif. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saif 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 408 immigration records available for the last name Saif. 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 264 military records available for the last name Saif. For the veterans among your Saif ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saif lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Saif life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Saif in 1969 was 79, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saif 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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