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Saims Family History

Saims 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: Samms, Sams, Sais, Sims, Swims, Sales, Sachs, Sas, Shima, Sama

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Where is the Saims family from?

You can see how Saims families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saims family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Saims families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Saims family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Saims's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Saims families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Saims. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saims 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Saims. 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 4 military records available for the last name Saims. For the veterans among your Saims ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saims lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1996, in the United States, Saims life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Saims in 1991 was 63, and 72 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saims 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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