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Saljian Family History

Saljian 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: Salman, Salvia, Salkin, Kalajian, Salin, Salzman, Safian, Balian

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Where is the Saljian family from?

You can see how Saljian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saljian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Saljian family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Saljian's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Saljian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saljian 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 17 census records available for the last name Saljian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saljian 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Saljian. 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 Saljian. For the veterans among your Saljian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saljian lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Saljian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Saljian in 1975 was 83, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saljian 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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