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Sayres Family History

Sayres Surname Meaning

English: variant of Sayers. This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Sayres family from?

You can see how Sayres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sayres family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sayres families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Sayres families living in Ontario. This was about 92% of all the recorded Sayres's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sayres families in 1911.
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What did your Sayres ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sayres. 31% of Sayres men worked as a Laborer and 39% of Sayres women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sayres were Farming and Housekeeper.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    39%
  • Housework
    24%
  • Operator
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Sayres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sayres 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 641 immigration records available for the last name Sayres. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sayres. For the veterans among your Sayres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sayres lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Sayres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Sayres in 1962 was 73, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sayres 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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