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Saignes Family History

Saignes 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: Raines, Vignes, Gaines, Baines, Agnes, Staines, Saine, Sanes, Caines

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Where is the Saignes family from?

You can see how Saignes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saignes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Saignes family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Saignes's in USA. New York had the highest population of Saignes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saignes 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 11 census records available for the last name Saignes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saignes 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 Saignes. 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 1 military records available for the last name Saignes. For the veterans among your Saignes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saignes lifespan?

Average Saignes life expectancy in 1962 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 68.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saignes 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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