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Sallai Family History

Sallai 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: Sallas, Pallas, Sala, Falla, Hallam, Palla, Salaam, Sakai, Halla

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Where is the Sallai family from?

You can see how Sallai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sallai family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sallai family living in Kentucky. This was about 20% of all the recorded Sallai's in USA. Kentucky and 4 other states had the highest population of Sallai families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sallai 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 Sallai ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sallai. 100% of Sallai 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 Sallai family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Sallai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sallai 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Sallai. 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 33 military records available for the last name Sallai. For the veterans among your Sallai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sallai lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Sallai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sallai in 1971 was 86, and 68 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sallai

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sallai 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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