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Saits Family History

Saits 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: Saito, Suits, Salts, Sais, Waits, Smits, Smith, Sales, Sachs, Sas

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Where is the Saits family from?

You can see how Saits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saits family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Saits families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Saits families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Saits's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Saits families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saits 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 155 census records available for the last name Saits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saits 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Saits. 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 8 military records available for the last name Saits. For the veterans among your Saits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saits lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1991, in the United States, Saits life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Saits in 1983 was 79, and 77 in 1991.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saits 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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