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Sailsbery Family History

Sailsbery 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: Salsbery, Sainsbury, Spilsbury, Salsbury, Salsberry, Saulsbury

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Where is the Sailsbery family from?

You can see how Sailsbery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sailsbery family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sailsbery families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Sailsbery family living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Sailsbery's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Sailsbery families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sailsbery 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 Sailsbery ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sailsbery. 100% of Sailsbery 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
    100%

What Sailsbery family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Sailsbery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sailsbery 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sailsbery. 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 27 military records available for the last name Sailsbery. For the veterans among your Sailsbery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sailsbery lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sailsbery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Sailsbery in 1962 was 47, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sailsbery

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sailsbery 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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