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Sayward Family History

Sayward Surname Meaning

English (Essex): variant of Seward.

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


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Where is the Sayward family from?

You can see how Sayward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sayward family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sayward families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Sayward families living in Quebec. This was about 54% of all the recorded Sayward's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Sayward families in 1911.
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What did your Sayward ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sayward. 100% of Sayward men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sayward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sayward 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 366 immigration records available for the last name Sayward. 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 601 military records available for the last name Sayward. For the veterans among your Sayward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sayward lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Sayward life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Sayward in 1945 was 71, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sayward 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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