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Saliga Family History

Saliga Surname Meaning

Slovak (Šaliga): perhaps a derivative of a short form of the old personal name Šalamún (see Salamon). Alternatively it may be of Polish origin (see below).

In some cases also an Americanized form of Polish Sałyga: nickname from the dialect noun sałyga ‘kind of dish usually made of saltbush’ or verb sałygać ‘to eat with relish’; less probably a derivative of a short form of the personal name Salamon.

This surname is mainly found in Masovian Voivodeship.

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


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Where is the Saliga family from?

You can see how Saliga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saliga family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Saliga families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Saliga families living in New Jersey. This was about 17% of all the recorded Saliga's in USA. New Jersey and 2 other states had the highest population of Saliga families in 1920.
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What did your Saliga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Saliga. 59% of Saliga men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Saliga women worked as a Packer.

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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
    59%
  • Machinist
    25%
  • Repairman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 407 census records available for the last name Saliga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saliga 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Saliga. 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 138 military records available for the last name Saliga. For the veterans among your Saliga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saliga lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Saliga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Saliga in 1955 was 52, and 91 in 2004.

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