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Sallander Family History

Sallander 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: Callander, Wallander, Sealander, Callender, Sjolander, Shelander

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Where is the Sallander family from?

You can see how Sallander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sallander family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Sallander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 4 Sallander families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Sallander's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Sallander families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sallander 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 Sallander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sallander. 45% of Sallander men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Sallander women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Carpenter
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Sallander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 816 census records available for the last name Sallander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sallander 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Sallander. 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 75 military records available for the last name Sallander. For the veterans among your Sallander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sallander lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Sallander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Sallander in 1964 was 77, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sallander 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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