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Salae Family History

Salae 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: Sala, Sale, Salas, Salah, Salak, Salge, Salle, Salay, Salce, Salaz

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Where is the Salae family from?

You can see how Salae families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salae family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Salae family living in Louisiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Salae's in USA. Louisiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Salae families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salae surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Salae ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Salae. 100% of Salae 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 Salae family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Salae. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salae 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Salae. 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 34 military records available for the last name Salae. For the veterans among your Salae ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salae lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1985, in the United States, Salae life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Salae in 1964 was 73, and 58 in 1985.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salae 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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