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Saya Family History

Saya Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): variant of Saia. Galician: probably a nickname from saya ‘skirt’.

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


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Where is the Saya family from?

You can see how Saya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saya family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Saya families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Saya families living in Ontario. This was about 91% of all the recorded Saya's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Saya families in 1911.
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What did your Saya ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Saya. 23% of Saya men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Saya women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Saya were Jornalero and Dress Maker.

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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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Miner
    23%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Jornalero
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    50%
  • Dress Maker
    50%

What Saya family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Saya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saya 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 611 immigration records available for the last name Saya. 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 439 military records available for the last name Saya. For the veterans among your Saya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saya lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Saya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Saya in 1949 was 53, and 54 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saya 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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