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Salyi Family History

Salyi 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: Salvi, Salmi, Saeki, Sala, Sales, Say, Sale, Ali, Sakai, Salm

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Where is the Salyi family from?

You can see how Salyi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salyi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Salyi families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Salyi's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Salyi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salyi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Salyi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Meat Cutter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Salyi. 100% of Salyi men worked as a Meat Cutter.

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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

  • Meat Cutter
    100%

What Salyi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Salyi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salyi 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Salyi. 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 10 military records available for the last name Salyi. For the veterans among your Salyi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salyi lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Salyi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Salyi in 1969 was 48, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Salyi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salyi 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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