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Salagay Family History

Salagay 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: Salaam, Salama, Salata, Salazar, Salada, Salay, Salamy, Salway

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Where is the Salagay family from?

You can see how Salagay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salagay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Salagay family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Salagay's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Salagay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salagay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Salagay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salagay 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Salagay. 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 1 military records available for the last name Salagay. For the veterans among your Salagay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salagay lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1981, in the United States, Salagay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Salagay in 1971 was 69, and 71 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salagay 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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