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Salha Family History

Salha 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, Salva, Sacha, Saha, Sada, Sales, Sale, Falla, Sachs, Scala

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Where is the Salha family from?

You can see how Salha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salha family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Salha families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Salha's in USA. California had the highest population of Salha families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salha 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 Salha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Salha. 100% of Salha men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Salha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Salha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salha 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Salha. 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 8 military records available for the last name Salha. For the veterans among your Salha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salha lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Salha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Salha in 1965 was 64, and 34 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Salha

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salha 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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