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Saydam Family History

Saydam 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: Suydam, Sada, Adam, Salaam, Sandal, Sanda, Saam, Sandau, Sajdak

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Where is the Saydam family from?

You can see how Saydam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saydam family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Saydam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Saydam families living in Michigan. This was about 36% of all the recorded Saydam's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Saydam families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Saydam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saydam 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Saydam. 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 5 military records available for the last name Saydam. For the veterans among your Saydam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saydam lifespan?

Average Saydam life expectancy in 1984 was 52 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saydam 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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