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Saywers Family History

Saywers 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: Sayers, Sayer, Salters, Ayers, Syers, Stowers, Showers, Mayers

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Where is the Saywers family from?

You can see how Saywers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saywers family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Saywers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Saywers family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Saywers's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Saywers families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Saywers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saywers 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 Saywers. 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 5 military records available for the last name Saywers. For the veterans among your Saywers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saywers lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Saywers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Saywers in 1964 was 64, and 67 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saywers 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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