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Sayerson Family History

Sayerson 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: Mayerson, Akerson, Sayers, Sarson, Ryerson, Severson, Segerson

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Where is the Sayerson family from?

You can see how Sayerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sayerson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sayerson family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sayerson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sayerson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sayerson 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 38 census records available for the last name Sayerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sayerson 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Sayerson. 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 19 military records available for the last name Sayerson. For the veterans among your Sayerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sayerson lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Sayerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sayerson in 1972 was 69, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sayerson 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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