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Saj Family History

Saj Name 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, Sa, Sas, Raj, Sak, Maj, Sam, Sax, San, Gaj

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Where is the Saj family from?

You can see how Saj families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saj family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Saj families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Saj families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Saj's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Saj families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saj surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Saj ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Saj. 100% of Saj men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Saj women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%
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Census Records

There are 373 census records available for the last name Saj. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saj 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Saj. 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 248 military records available for the last name Saj. For the veterans among your Saj ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saj lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Saj life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Saj in 1954 was 48, and 88 in 2004.

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