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Sayon Family History

Sayon 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: Rayon, Saxon, Sanon, Ayon, Mayon, Salon, Sayen, Son, Sayer, Baron

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Where is the Sayon family from?

You can see how Sayon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sayon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sayon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Sayon family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Sayon's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Sayon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sayon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sayon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sayon. 100% of Sayon women worked as a Farm 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 259 census records available for the last name Sayon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sayon 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Sayon. 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 65 military records available for the last name Sayon. For the veterans among your Sayon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sayon lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2000, in the United States, Sayon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sayon in 1981 was 73, and 88 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sayon 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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