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Saelens Family History

Saelens Surname Meaning

Flemish: patronymic from a derivative of the personal name Salomon (see Solomon).

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


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Where is the Saelens family from?

You can see how Saelens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saelens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Saelens families living in Illinois. This was about 35% of all the recorded Saelens's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Saelens families in 1920.
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What did your Saelens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Saelens. 50% of Saelens men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Janitor
    22%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Assembler
    15%

What Saelens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 594 census records available for the last name Saelens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saelens 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 501 immigration records available for the last name Saelens. 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 159 military records available for the last name Saelens. For the veterans among your Saelens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saelens lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Saelens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Saelens in 1964 was 69, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saelens 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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