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Saigh Family History

Saigh 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: Haigh, Sligh, Daigh, Smith, Sang, Haugh, Sarah, High, Sage, Saiki

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Where is the Saigh family from?

You can see how Saigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saigh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Saigh families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Saigh families living in British Columbia. This was about 44% of all the recorded Saigh's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Saigh families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saigh 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 Saigh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Saigh. 46% of Saigh men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Saigh women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Saigh were Proprietor and Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    46%
  • Watchman
    19%
  • Baker
    19%
  • Proprietor
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Saigh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 544 census records available for the last name Saigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saigh 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Saigh. 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 67 military records available for the last name Saigh. For the veterans among your Saigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saigh lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Saigh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Saigh in 1948 was 48, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saigh 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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