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Salyer Family History

Salyer Surname Meaning

English: probably a variant of Saylor.

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


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Where is the Salyer family from?

You can see how Salyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salyer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Salyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Salyer family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Salyer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Salyer families in 1891.
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What did your Salyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Salyer. 34% of Salyer men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Salyer women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Salyer were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Miner
    5%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    13%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • House Work
    5%
  • Stenographer
    5%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Salyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salyer 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 649 immigration records available for the last name Salyer. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Salyer. For the veterans among your Salyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salyer lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Salyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Salyer in 1942 was 53, and 68 in 2004.

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