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Saleff Family History

Saleff 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: Sales, Sale, Aliff, Salem, Sheff, Saleh, Steff, Saler, Sadoff, Scheff

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Where is the Saleff family from?

You can see how Saleff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saleff family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Saleff families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Saleff's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Saleff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saleff 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 Saleff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saleff 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Saleff. 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 5 military records available for the last name Saleff. For the veterans among your Saleff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saleff lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Saleff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Saleff in 1972 was 82, and 69 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saleff 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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