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Salen Family History

Salen Surname Meaning

Swedish (Salén): ornamental or habitational name formed with the (placename) element sal ‘large room hall’.

It incorporates the adjectival suffix -én, which is a derivative of Latin -enius meaning ‘relating to’.

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


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Where is the Salen family from?

You can see how Salen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Salen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Salen family living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Salen's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Salen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salen 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 Salen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Salen. 100% of Salen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Salen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Salen. 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 562 military records available for the last name Salen. For the veterans among your Salen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salen lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Salen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Salen in 1952 was 67, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salen 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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