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Sayris Family History

Sayris 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: Sarris, Sayres, Paris, Harris, Kairis, Saari, Sari, Baris, Maris

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Where is the Sayris family from?

You can see how Sayris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sayris family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Sayris families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Sayris families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Sayris's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Sayris families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Sayris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sayris 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 Sayris. 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 Sayris. For the veterans among your Sayris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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