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Siay Family History

Siay 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: Say, Slay, Sias, Sia, Smay, Snay, Shay, Stay, Sinay, Sian

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Where is the Siay family from?

You can see how Siay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siay family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Siay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Siay families living in Texas. This was about 75% of all the recorded Siay's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Siay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Siay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Siay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siay 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Siay. 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 10 military records available for the last name Siay. For the veterans among your Siay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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