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Saulis Family History

Saulis 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: Salis, Sallis, Shaulis, Soulis, Sauls, Saul, Sales, Solis, Allis

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Where is the Saulis family from?

You can see how Saulis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saulis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Saulis families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Saulis family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Saulis's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Saulis families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saulis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Saulis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Saulis. 43% of Saulis 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
    43%
  • Cook
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

What Saulis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 461 census records available for the last name Saulis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saulis 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Saulis. 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 96 military records available for the last name Saulis. For the veterans among your Saulis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saulis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Saulis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Saulis in 1965 was 81, and 90 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saulis 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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