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Salaz Family History

Salaz Surname Meaning

Hispanic:: possibly also an unflattering nickname from Spanish salaz ‘lecherous lascivious’. altered form of Spanish Salas.

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


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Where is the Salaz family from?

You can see how Salaz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salaz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Salaz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 87 Salaz families living in New Mexico. This was about 95% of all the recorded Salaz's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Salaz families in 1880.
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What did your Salaz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Salaz. 62% of Salaz men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    62%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Miner
    7%
  • Farm Helper
    5%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Salaz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salaz 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Salaz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 473 military records available for the last name Salaz. For the veterans among your Salaz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salaz lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Salaz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Salaz in 1951 was 21, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Salaz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salaz 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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