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Saynay Family History

Saynay 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: Sanna, Sandy, Sayne, Sarna, Salay, Synan, Hannay, Senay, Salway, Snay

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Where is the Saynay family from?

You can see how Saynay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saynay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Saynay family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Saynay's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Saynay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saynay 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 27 census records available for the last name Saynay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saynay 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Saynay. 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 24 military records available for the last name Saynay. For the veterans among your Saynay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saynay lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1991, in the United States, Saynay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Saynay in 1974 was 65, and 87 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saynay 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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