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Sayen Family History

Sayen Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Séguin (see Seguin).

French (mainly Ardennes): metonymic occupational name for a pork butcher from Old French sain ‘lard’.

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


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Where is the Sayen family from?

You can see how Sayen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sayen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sayen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 29 Sayen families living in Quebec. This was about 58% of all the recorded Sayen's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Sayen families in 1911.
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What did your Sayen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sayen. 44% of Sayen men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Sayen women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sayen were Truck Driver and Laborer.

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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
    44%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Artist
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sayen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sayen 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 299 immigration records available for the last name Sayen. 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 276 military records available for the last name Sayen. For the veterans among your Sayen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sayen lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Sayen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Sayen in 1957 was 45, and 55 in 2004.

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