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Saybe Family History

Saybe 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: Sayne, Sayle, Saye, Sayre, Sayer, Say, Sale, Babe, Saxby, Abe

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Where is the Saybe family from?

You can see how Saybe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saybe family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Saybe families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Saybe's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Saybe families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saybe 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 Saybe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Saybe. 100% of Saybe men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Saybe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Saybe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saybe 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Saybe. 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 16 military records available for the last name Saybe. For the veterans among your Saybe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saybe lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Saybe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Saybe in 1975 was 57, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saybe 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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