Origins of the Say surname
About the Says
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Interesting facts about Say
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Say surname. The oldest one dates back to 1194.
What are the most common Say first names?
M. Leon
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Says
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Says in 1921
Dressmaker
27
Laundress
22
Charwoman
21
Living On Own Means
21
Domestic Servant
18
Common male occupations for Says in 1921
Bricklayer
47
Agricultural Labourer
43
Cabinet Maker
35
Carpenter
35
Farmer
34
