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Sayless Family History

Sayless 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: Sayles, Bayless, Sales, Bayliss, Lawless, Salles, Harless, Ayles

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Where is the Sayless family from?

You can see how Sayless families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sayless family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Sayless family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Sayless's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Sayless families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sayless 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 56 census records available for the last name Sayless. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sayless 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Sayless. 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 9 military records available for the last name Sayless. For the veterans among your Sayless ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sayless lifespan?

Average Sayless life expectancy in 1972 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sayless 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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